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Add 15/56 and 36/80

15/56 + 36/80 is 201/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    15/56 = 15 × 10/56 × 10 = 150/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/560 + 252/560 = 150 + 252/560 = 402/560
  5. 402/560 simplified gives 201/280
  6. So, 15/56 + 36/80 = 201/280

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