Add 12/10 and 14/56
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 14/56
12/10 + 14/56 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
12/10 = 12 × 28/10 × 28 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
336/280 + 70/280 = 336 + 70/280 = 406/280 - 406/280 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 12/10 + 14/56 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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