Add 2/56 and 24/10, Solve 2/56 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 24/10

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

2/56 + 24/10 is 341/140.

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,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
24/10 = 24 × 28/10 × 28 = 672/280
Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 672/280 = 10 + 672/280 = 682/280
682/280 simplified gives 341/140
So, 2/56 + 24/10 = 341/140
In mixed form: 261/140

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