Add 16/5 and 10/56
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 10/56
16/5 + 10/56 is 473/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
896/280 + 50/280 = 896 + 50/280 = 946/280 - 946/280 simplified gives 473/140
- So, 16/5 + 10/56 = 473/140
In mixed form: 353/140
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