Add 56/35 and 15/28
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 15/28
56/35 + 15/28 is 299/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 75/140 = 224 + 75/140 = 299/140 - So, 56/35 + 15/28 = 299/140
In mixed form: 219/140
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