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Add 15/36 and 27/56

15/36 + 27/56 is 151/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    15/36 = 15 × 14/36 × 14 = 210/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/504 + 243/504 = 210 + 243/504 = 453/504
  5. 453/504 simplified gives 151/168
  6. So, 15/36 + 27/56 = 151/168

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