Add 10/56 and 3/42
10/56 + 3/42 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 12/168 = 30 + 12/168 = 42/168 - 42/168 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 10/56 + 3/42 = 1/4
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