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Add 36/15 and 10/56

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 10/56

36/15 + 10/56 is 361/140.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 56/15 × 56 = 2016/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/840 + 150/840 = 2016 + 150/840 = 2166/840
  5. 2166/840 simplified gives 361/140
  6. So, 36/15 + 10/56 = 361/140
    In mixed form: 281/140

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