Add 15/56 and 36/40
15/56 + 36/40 is 327/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
75/280 + 252/280 = 75 + 252/280 = 327/280 - So, 15/56 + 36/40 = 327/280
In mixed form: 147/280
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