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Add 10/4 and 8/56

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/56

10/4 + 8/56 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   10/4 = 10 × 14/4 × 14 = 140/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   8/56 = 8 × 1/56 × 1 = 8/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/56 + 8/56 = 140 + 8/56 = 148/56
5. 148/56 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 10/4 + 8/56 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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