Add 10/15 and 35/56
10/15 + 35/56 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
10/15 = 10 × 56/15 × 56 = 560/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 525/840 = 560 + 525/840 = 1085/840 - 1085/840 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 10/15 + 35/56 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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