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Add 56/3 and 60/15

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 4 0/15

56/3 + 60/15 is 68/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 15 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    56/3 = 56 × 5/3 × 5 = 280/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    60/15 = 60 × 1/15 × 1 = 60/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/15 + 60/15 = 280 + 60/15 = 340/15
  5. 340/15 simplified gives 68/3
  6. So, 56/3 + 60/15 = 68/3
    In mixed form: 222/3

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