Add 15/16 and 20/56
15/16 + 20/56 is 145/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
20/56 = 20 × 2/56 × 2 = 40/112 - Add the two like fractions:
105/112 + 40/112 = 105 + 40/112 = 145/112 - So, 15/16 + 20/56 = 145/112
In mixed form: 133/112
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/16+20/56 15/16+40/56 15/32+20/56 45/16+20/56 15/16+60/56 15/48+20/56 75/16+20/56 15/80+20/56