Add 2/56 and 5/35
2/56 + 5/35 is 5/28.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 40/280 = 10 + 40/280 = 50/280 - 50/280 simplified gives 5/28
- So, 2/56 + 5/35 = 5/28
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