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Add 56/18 and 24/15

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 1 9/15

56/18 + 24/15 is 212/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/90 + 144/90 = 280 + 144/90 = 424/90
  5. 424/90 simplified gives 212/45
  6. So, 56/18 + 24/15 = 212/45
    In mixed form: 432/45

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