Add 15/56 and 24/5
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 4 4/5
15/56 + 24/5 is 1419/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
24/5 = 24 × 56/5 × 56 = 1344/280 - Add the two like fractions:
75/280 + 1344/280 = 75 + 1344/280 = 1419/280 - So, 15/56 + 24/5 = 1419/280
In mixed form: 519/280
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