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Add 40/15 and 12/56

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 12/56

40/15 + 12/56 is 121/42.

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,
    40/15 = 40 × 56/15 × 56 = 2240/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/840 + 180/840 = 2240 + 180/840 = 2420/840
  5. 2420/840 simplified gives 121/42
  6. So, 40/15 + 12/56 = 121/42
    In mixed form: 237/42

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