Add 8/15 and 6/56
8/15 + 6/56 is 269/420.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840 - Add the two like fractions:
448/840 + 90/840 = 448 + 90/840 = 538/840 - 538/840 simplified gives 269/420
- So, 8/15 + 6/56 = 269/420
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