Add 45/3 and 10/56, Solve 15 0/3 + 10/56 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 10/56

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 10/56

45/3 + 10/56 is 425/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
45/3 = 45 × 56/3 × 56 = 2520/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
Add the two like fractions:
2520/168 + 30/168 = 2520 + 30/168 = 2550/168
2550/168 simplified gives 425/28
So, 45/3 + 10/56 = 425/28
In mixed form: 155/28

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