Add 10/3 and 60/56, Solve 3 1/3 + 1 4/56 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 60/56

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

10/3 + 60/56 is 185/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
10/3 = 10 × 56/3 × 56 = 560/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
Add the two like fractions:
560/168 + 180/168 = 560 + 180/168 = 740/168
740/168 simplified gives 185/42
So, 10/3 + 60/56 = 185/42
In mixed form: 417/42

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