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Add 12/15 and 27/56

12/15 + 27/56 is 359/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    12/15 = 12 × 56/15 × 56 = 672/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    27/56 = 27 × 15/56 × 15 = 405/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 405/840 = 672 + 405/840 = 1077/840
  5. 1077/840 simplified gives 359/280
  6. So, 12/15 + 27/56 = 359/280
    In mixed form: 179/280

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