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Add 14/56 and 27/15

1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 1 12/15

14/56 + 27/15 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    27/15 = 27 × 56/15 × 56 = 1512/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/840 + 1512/840 = 210 + 1512/840 = 1722/840
  5. 1722/840 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 14/56 + 27/15 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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