Add 10/56 and 5/6
10/56 + 5/6 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
5/6 = 5 × 28/6 × 28 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 140/168 = 30 + 140/168 = 170/168 - 170/168 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 10/56 + 5/6 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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