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Add 10/56 and 8/10

10/56 + 8/10 is 137/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    8/10 = 8 × 28/10 × 28 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/280 + 224/280 = 50 + 224/280 = 274/280
  5. 274/280 simplified gives 137/140
  6. So, 10/56 + 8/10 = 137/140

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