Add 10/56 and 30/35
10/56 + 30/35 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
50/280 + 240/280 = 50 + 240/280 = 290/280 - 290/280 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 10/56 + 30/35 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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