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Add 10/56 and 12/5

1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 2 2/5

10/56 + 12/5 is 361/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/280 + 672/280 = 50 + 672/280 = 722/280
  5. 722/280 simplified gives 361/140
  6. So, 10/56 + 12/5 = 361/140
    In mixed form: 281/140

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