Add 15/30 and 5/56
15/30 + 5/56 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
15/30 = 15 × 28/30 × 28 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 75/840 = 420 + 75/840 = 495/840 - 495/840 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 15/30 + 5/56 = 33/56
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