Add 10/56 and 49/54
10/56 + 49/54 is 821/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
49/54 = 49 × 28/54 × 28 = 1372/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1512 + 1372/1512 = 270 + 1372/1512 = 1642/1512 - 1642/1512 simplified gives 821/756
- So, 10/56 + 49/54 = 821/756
In mixed form: 165/756
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