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Add 24/15 and 20/56

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 20/56

24/15 + 20/56 is 137/70.

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,
    24/15 = 24 × 56/15 × 56 = 1344/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/840 + 300/840 = 1344 + 300/840 = 1644/840
  5. 1644/840 simplified gives 137/70
  6. So, 24/15 + 20/56 = 137/70
    In mixed form: 167/70

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