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Add 56/28 and 6/15

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 6/15

56/28 + 6/15 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    56/28 = 56 × 15/28 × 15 = 840/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    6/15 = 6 × 28/15 × 28 = 168/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/420 + 168/420 = 840 + 168/420 = 1008/420
  5. 1008/420 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 56/28 + 6/15 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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