Add 10/2 and 42/56
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 42/56
10/2 + 42/56 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
280/56 + 42/56 = 280 + 42/56 = 322/56 - 322/56 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 10/2 + 42/56 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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