Add 15/21 and 10/56
15/21 + 10/56 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 30/168 = 120 + 30/168 = 150/168 - 150/168 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 15/21 + 10/56 = 25/28
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