Add 49/56 and 8/15
49/56 + 8/15 is 169/120.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
8/15 = 8 × 56/15 × 56 = 448/840 - Add the two like fractions:
735/840 + 448/840 = 735 + 448/840 = 1183/840 - 1183/840 simplified gives 169/120
- So, 49/56 + 8/15 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120
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