Add 1/56 and 4/10
1/56 + 4/10 is 117/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
5/280 + 112/280 = 5 + 112/280 = 117/280 - So, 1/56 + 4/10 = 117/280
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