Add 14/15 and 12/56
14/15 + 12/56 is 241/210.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 56/15 × 56 = 784/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Add the two like fractions:
784/840 + 180/840 = 784 + 180/840 = 964/840 - 964/840 simplified gives 241/210
- So, 14/15 + 12/56 = 241/210
In mixed form: 131/210
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