Add 10/6 and 72/56
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 16/56
106 + 7256 is 6221.
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,
7256 = 72 × 356 × 3 = 216168 - Add the two like fractions:
280168 + 216168 = 280 + 216168 = 496168 - 496/168 simplified gives 6221
- So, 10/6 + 72/56 = 62/21
In mixed form: 22021
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