Add 8/15 and 36/56
8/15 + 36/56 is 247/210.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Add the two like fractions:
448/840 + 540/840 = 448 + 540/840 = 988/840 - 988/840 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 8/15 + 36/56 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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