Add 10/56 and 2/10
10/56 + 2/10 is 53/140.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
50/280 + 56/280 = 50 + 56/280 = 106/280 - 106/280 simplified gives 53/140
- So, 10/56 + 2/10 = 53/140
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