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Add 15/56 and 10/42

15/56 + 10/42 is 85/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/168 + 40/168 = 45 + 40/168 = 85/168
  5. So, 15/56 + 10/42 = 85/168

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