Add 10/42 and 28/56
10/42 + 28/56 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
40/168 + 84/168 = 40 + 84/168 = 124/168 - 124/168 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 10/42 + 28/56 = 31/42
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