Add 10/5 and 30/56
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 30/56
10/5 + 30/56 is 71/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
10/5 = 10 × 56/5 × 56 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 150/280 = 560 + 150/280 = 710/280 - 710/280 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 10/5 + 30/56 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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