Add 10/56 and 3/16
10/56 + 3/16 is 41/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
10/56 = 10 × 2/56 × 2 = 20/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112 - Add the two like fractions:
20/112 + 21/112 = 20 + 21/112 = 41/112 - So, 10/56 + 3/16 = 41/112
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