Add 15/56 and 6/48
15/56 + 6/48 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
15/56 = 15 × 6/56 × 6 = 90/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
90/336 + 42/336 = 90 + 42/336 = 132/336 - 132/336 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 15/56 + 6/48 = 11/28
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