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Add 4/56 and 35/15

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 2 5/15

4/56 + 35/15 is 101/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    35/15 = 35 × 56/15 × 56 = 1960/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/840 + 1960/840 = 60 + 1960/840 = 2020/840
  5. 2020/840 simplified gives 101/42
  6. So, 4/56 + 35/15 = 101/42
    In mixed form: 217/42

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