Add 10/56 and 9/3
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 3 0/3
10/56 + 9/3 is 89/28.
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,
9/3 = 9 × 56/3 × 56 = 504/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 504/168 = 30 + 504/168 = 534/168 - 534/168 simplified gives 89/28
- So, 10/56 + 9/3 = 89/28
In mixed form: 35/28
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