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Add 56/14 and 12/15

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 12/15

56/14 + 12/15 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    56/14 = 56 × 15/14 × 15 = 840/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/210 + 168/210 = 840 + 168/210 = 1008/210
  5. 1008/210 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 56/14 + 12/15 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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