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Add 15/56 and 10/28

15/56 + 10/28 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    10/28 = 10 × 2/28 × 2 = 20/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/56 + 20/56 = 15 + 20/56 = 35/56
  5. 35/56 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 15/56 + 10/28 = 5/8

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