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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    12/10 = 12 × 28/10 × 28 = 336/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/280 + 30/280 = 336 + 30/280 = 366/280
  5. 366/280 simplified gives 183/140
  6. So, 12/10 + 6/56 = 183/140
    In mixed form: 143/140

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