Add 4/56 and 8/10
4/56 + 8/10 is 61/70.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
8/10 = 8 × 28/10 × 28 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 224/280 = 20 + 224/280 = 244/280 - 244/280 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 4/56 + 8/10 = 61/70
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