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Add 10/35 and 8/56

10/35 + 8/56 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/280 + 40/280 = 80 + 40/280 = 120/280
  5. 120/280 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 10/35 + 8/56 = 3/7

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