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Add 10/56 and 25/70

10/56 + 25/70 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
    25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/280 + 100/280 = 50 + 100/280 = 150/280
  5. 150/280 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 10/56 + 25/70 = 15/28

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