Add 60/6 and 15/56, Solve 10 0/6 + 15/56 as a fraction

Add 60/6 and 15/56

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/56

60/6 + 15/56 is 575/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
60/6 = 60 × 28/6 × 28 = 1680/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
Add the two like fractions:
1680/168 + 45/168 = 1680 + 45/168 = 1725/168
1725/168 simplified gives 575/56
So, 60/6 + 15/56 = 575/56
In mixed form: 1015/56

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