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Add 60/15 and 5/56

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 5/56

60/15 + 5/56 is 229/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    60/15 = 60 × 56/15 × 56 = 3360/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/840 + 75/840 = 3360 + 75/840 = 3435/840
  5. 3435/840 simplified gives 229/56
  6. So, 60/15 + 5/56 = 229/56
    In mixed form: 45/56

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