Add 9/10 and 15/56
9/10 + 15/56 is 327/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
9/10 = 9 × 28/10 × 28 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 75/280 = 252 + 75/280 = 327/280 - So, 9/10 + 15/56 = 327/280
In mixed form: 147/280
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