Add 15/56 and 60/75
15/56 + 60/75 is 299/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
15/56 = 15 × 75/56 × 75 = 1125/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
60/75 = 60 × 56/75 × 56 = 3360/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/4200 + 3360/4200 = 1125 + 3360/4200 = 4485/4200 - 4485/4200 simplified gives 299/280
- So, 15/56 + 60/75 = 299/280
In mixed form: 119/280
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