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Add 20/15 and 36/56

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 36/56

20/15 + 36/56 is 83/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    20/15 = 20 × 56/15 × 56 = 1120/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/840 + 540/840 = 1120 + 540/840 = 1660/840
  5. 1660/840 simplified gives 83/42
  6. So, 20/15 + 36/56 = 83/42
    In mixed form: 141/42

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