Add 15/5 and 2/56
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 2/56
15/5 + 2/56 is 85/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 10/280 = 840 + 10/280 = 850/280 - 850/280 simplified gives 85/28
- So, 15/5 + 2/56 = 85/28
In mixed form: 31/28
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