Add 12/10 and 6/56
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 6/56
12/10 + 6/56 is 183/140.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
336/280 + 30/280 = 336 + 30/280 = 366/280 - 366/280 simplified gives 183/140
- So, 12/10 + 6/56 = 183/140
In mixed form: 143/140
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