Add 10/15 and 8/56
10/15 + 8/56 is 17/21.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 120/840 = 560 + 120/840 = 680/840 - 680/840 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 10/15 + 8/56 = 17/21
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