Add 27/5 and 10/56
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 10/56
27/5 + 10/56 is 781/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/280 + 50/280 = 1512 + 50/280 = 1562/280 - 1562/280 simplified gives 781/140
- So, 27/5 + 10/56 = 781/140
In mixed form: 581/140
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