Add 14/10 and 10/56
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 10/56
14/10 + 10/56 is 221/140.
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,
14/10 = 14 × 28/10 × 28 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 50/280 = 392 + 50/280 = 442/280 - 442/280 simplified gives 221/140
- So, 14/10 + 10/56 = 221/140
In mixed form: 181/140
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