Add 3/56 and 63/10
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 6 3/10
3/56 + 63/10 is 1779/280.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
63/10 = 63 × 28/10 × 28 = 1764/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 1764/280 = 15 + 1764/280 = 1779/280 - So, 3/56 + 63/10 = 1779/280
In mixed form: 699/280
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