Add 3/56 and 4/15
3/56 + 4/15 is 269/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
4/15 = 4 × 56/15 × 56 = 224/840 - Add the two like fractions:
45/840 + 224/840 = 45 + 224/840 = 269/840 - So, 3/56 + 4/15 = 269/840
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