Add 56/10 and 9/14
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 9/14
56/10 + 9/14 is 437/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
56/10 = 56 × 7/10 × 7 = 392/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Add the two like fractions:
392/70 + 45/70 = 392 + 45/70 = 437/70 - So, 56/10 + 9/14 = 437/70
In mixed form: 617/70
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