Add 2/56 and 14/5
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 2 4/5
2/56 + 14/5 is 397/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
14/5 = 14 × 56/5 × 56 = 784/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 784/280 = 10 + 784/280 = 794/280 - 794/280 simplified gives 397/140
- So, 2/56 + 14/5 = 397/140
In mixed form: 2117/140
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