Add 15/24 and 40/56
15/24 + 40/56 is 75/56.
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,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 120/168 = 105 + 120/168 = 225/168 - 225/168 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 15/24 + 40/56 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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