Add 10/56 and 6/72
10/56 + 6/72 is 11/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Add the two like fractions:
90/504 + 42/504 = 90 + 42/504 = 132/504 - 132/504 simplified gives 11/42
- So, 10/56 + 6/72 = 11/42
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