Add 14/56 and 12/15
14/56 + 12/15 is 21/20.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
12/15 = 12 × 56/15 × 56 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
210/840 + 672/840 = 210 + 672/840 = 882/840 - 882/840 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 14/56 + 12/15 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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