Add 3/10 and 16/56
3/10 + 16/56 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
3/10 = 3 × 28/10 × 28 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 80/280 = 84 + 80/280 = 164/280 - 164/280 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 3/10 + 16/56 = 41/70
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