Add 10/56 and 27/32
10/56 + 27/32 is 229/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
10/56 = 10 × 4/56 × 4 = 40/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224 - Add the two like fractions:
40/224 + 189/224 = 40 + 189/224 = 229/224 - So, 10/56 + 27/32 = 229/224
In mixed form: 15/224
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