Add 8/15 and 35/56
8/15 + 35/56 is 139/120.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 56/15 × 56 = 448/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
448/840 + 525/840 = 448 + 525/840 = 973/840 - 973/840 simplified gives 139/120
- So, 8/15 + 35/56 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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