Add 15/8 and 56/35
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 21/35
15/8 + 56/35 is 139/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280 - Add the two like fractions:
525/280 + 448/280 = 525 + 448/280 = 973/280 - 973/280 simplified gives 139/40
- So, 15/8 + 56/35 = 139/40
In mixed form: 319/40
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