Add 6/15 and 3/56
6/15 + 3/56 is 127/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
6/15 = 6 × 56/15 × 56 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Add the two like fractions:
336/840 + 45/840 = 336 + 45/840 = 381/840 - 381/840 simplified gives 127/280
- So, 6/15 + 3/56 = 127/280
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