Add 15/56 and 3/72
15/56 + 3/72 is 13/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
135/504 + 21/504 = 135 + 21/504 = 156/504 - 156/504 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 15/56 + 3/72 = 13/42
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