Add 10/16 and 45/56
10/16 + 45/56 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112 - Add the two like fractions:
70/112 + 90/112 = 70 + 90/112 = 160/112 - 160/112 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 10/16 + 45/56 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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