Add 35/5 and 15/56
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 15/56
35/5 + 15/56 is 407/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
35/5 = 35 × 56/5 × 56 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/280 + 75/280 = 1960 + 75/280 = 2035/280 - 2035/280 simplified gives 407/56
- So, 35/5 + 15/56 = 407/56
In mixed form: 715/56
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