Add 15/56 and 6/72
15/56 + 6/72 is 59/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Add the two like fractions:
135/504 + 42/504 = 135 + 42/504 = 177/504 - 177/504 simplified gives 59/168
- So, 15/56 + 6/72 = 59/168
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