Add 15/49 and 12/56
15/49 + 12/56 is 51/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Add the two like fractions:
120/392 + 84/392 = 120 + 84/392 = 204/392 - 204/392 simplified gives 51/98
- So, 15/49 + 12/56 = 51/98
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