Add 18/56 and 4/10
18/56 + 4/10 is 101/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
90/280 + 112/280 = 90 + 112/280 = 202/280 - 202/280 simplified gives 101/140
- So, 18/56 + 4/10 = 101/140
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