Add 10/6 and 30/56
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 30/56
106 + 3056 is 18584.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
106 = 10 × 286 × 28 = 280168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3056 = 30 × 356 × 3 = 90168 - Add the two like fractions:
280168 + 90168 = 280 + 90168 = 370168 - 370/168 simplified gives 18584
- So, 10/6 + 30/56 = 185/84
In mixed form: 21784
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