Add 15/56 and 7/3
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 2 1/3
15/56 + 7/3 is 437/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
7/3 = 7 × 56/3 × 56 = 392/168 - Add the two like fractions:
45/168 + 392/168 = 45 + 392/168 = 437/168 - So, 15/56 + 7/3 = 437/168
In mixed form: 2101/168
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