Add 10/56 and 7/3
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 2 1/3
10/56 + 7/3 is 211/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
7/3 = 7 × 56/3 × 56 = 392/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 392/168 = 30 + 392/168 = 422/168 - 422/168 simplified gives 211/84
- So, 10/56 + 7/3 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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