Add 45/56 and 6/15
45/56 + 6/15 is 337/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
6/15 = 6 × 56/15 × 56 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
675/840 + 336/840 = 675 + 336/840 = 1011/840 - 1011/840 simplified gives 337/280
- So, 45/56 + 6/15 = 337/280
In mixed form: 157/280
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