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Add 56/15 and 7/20

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 7/20

56/15 + 7/20 is 49/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/60 + 21/60 = 224 + 21/60 = 245/60
  5. 245/60 simplified gives 49/12
  6. So, 56/15 + 7/20 = 49/12
    In mixed form: 41/12

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