Add 56/18 and 12/15
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 12/15
56/18 + 12/15 is 176/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
12/15 = 12 × 6/15 × 6 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
280/90 + 72/90 = 280 + 72/90 = 352/90 - 352/90 simplified gives 176/45
- So, 56/18 + 12/15 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45
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