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Add 14/10 and 30/56

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 30/56

14/10 + 30/56 is 271/140.

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,
    14/10 = 14 × 28/10 × 28 = 392/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/280 + 150/280 = 392 + 150/280 = 542/280
  5. 542/280 simplified gives 271/140
  6. So, 14/10 + 30/56 = 271/140
    In mixed form: 1131/140

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