Add 10/5 and 36/56
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 36/56
10/5 + 36/56 is 37/14.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 180/280 = 560 + 180/280 = 740/280 - 740/280 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 10/5 + 36/56 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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