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Add 10/56 and 30/35

10/56 + 30/35 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/280 + 240/280 = 50 + 240/280 = 290/280
  5. 290/280 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 10/56 + 30/35 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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