Add 10/2 and 14/56, Solve 5 0/2 + 14/56 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 14/56

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/56

10/2 + 14/56 is 21/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
10/2 = 10 × 28/2 × 28 = 280/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
14/56 = 14 × 1/56 × 1 = 14/56
Add the two like fractions:
280/56 + 14/56 = 280 + 14/56 = 294/56
294/56 simplified gives 21/4
So, 10/2 + 14/56 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4

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