Add 15/24 and 3/56
15/24 + 3/56 is 19/28.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 9/168 = 105 + 9/168 = 114/168 - 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 15/24 + 3/56 = 19/28
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