Add 2/56 and 56/35
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 21/35
2/56 + 56/35 is 229/140.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 448/280 = 10 + 448/280 = 458/280 - 458/280 simplified gives 229/140
- So, 2/56 + 56/35 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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