Add 12/56 and 5/15
12/56 + 5/15 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
5/15 = 5 × 56/15 × 56 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
180/840 + 280/840 = 180 + 280/840 = 460/840 - 460/840 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 12/56 + 5/15 = 23/42
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