Add 10/56 and 40/70
10/56 + 40/70 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
50/280 + 160/280 = 50 + 160/280 = 210/280 - 210/280 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 10/56 + 40/70 = 3/4
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