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Add 15/56 and 30/24

1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 1 6/24

15/56 + 30/24 is 85/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
    30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/168 + 210/168 = 45 + 210/168 = 255/168
  5. 255/168 simplified gives 85/56
  6. So, 15/56 + 30/24 = 85/56
    In mixed form: 129/56

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