Add 42/6 and 15/56
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 15/56
42/6 + 15/56 is 407/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/168 + 45/168 = 1176 + 45/168 = 1221/168 - 1221/168 simplified gives 407/56
- So, 42/6 + 15/56 = 407/56
In mixed form: 715/56
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