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Add 15/12 and 35/56

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 35/56

15/12 + 35/56 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    15/12 = 15 × 14/12 × 14 = 210/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/168 + 105/168 = 210 + 105/168 = 315/168
  5. 315/168 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 15/12 + 35/56 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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