Add 6/56 and 15/3
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 5 0/3
6/56 + 15/3 is 143/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
15/3 = 15 × 56/3 × 56 = 840/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 840/168 = 18 + 840/168 = 858/168 - 858/168 simplified gives 143/28
- So, 6/56 + 15/3 = 143/28
In mixed form: 53/28
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