Add 10/54 and 2/56
10/54 + 2/56 is 167/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
10/54 = 10 × 28/54 × 28 = 280/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1512 + 54/1512 = 280 + 54/1512 = 334/1512 - 334/1512 simplified gives 167/756
- So, 10/54 + 2/56 = 167/756
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