Add 35/56 and 6/15
35/56 + 6/15 is 41/40.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
6/15 = 6 × 56/15 × 56 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
525/840 + 336/840 = 525 + 336/840 = 861/840 - 861/840 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 35/56 + 6/15 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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