Add 2/56 and 1/10
2/56 + 1/10 is 19/140.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
1/10 = 1 × 28/10 × 28 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 28/280 = 10 + 28/280 = 38/280 - 38/280 simplified gives 19/140
- So, 2/56 + 1/10 = 19/140
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