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Add 15/56 and 30/16

1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 1 14/16

15/56 + 30/16 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/112 + 210/112 = 30 + 210/112 = 240/112
  5. 240/112 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 15/56 + 30/16 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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