Add 2/56 and 48/35
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 13/35
2/56 + 48/35 is 197/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
48/35 = 48 × 8/35 × 8 = 384/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 384/280 = 10 + 384/280 = 394/280 - 394/280 simplified gives 197/140
- So, 2/56 + 48/35 = 197/140
In mixed form: 157/140
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