Add 28/56 and 8/10
28/56 + 8/10 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
8/10 = 8 × 28/10 × 28 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 224/280 = 140 + 224/280 = 364/280 - 364/280 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 28/56 + 8/10 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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