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Add 2/56 and 15/30

2/56 + 15/30 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 30 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    15/30 = 15 × 28/30 × 28 = 420/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/840 + 420/840 = 30 + 420/840 = 450/840
  5. 450/840 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 2/56 + 15/30 = 15/28

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