Add 15/56 and 72/80
15/56 + 72/80 is 327/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
15/56 = 15 × 10/56 × 10 = 150/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Add the two like fractions:
150/560 + 504/560 = 150 + 504/560 = 654/560 - 654/560 simplified gives 327/280
- So, 15/56 + 72/80 = 327/280
In mixed form: 147/280
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