Add 15/24 and 27/56
15/24 + 27/56 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 81/168 = 105 + 81/168 = 186/168 - 186/168 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 15/24 + 27/56 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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