Add 3/10 and 8/56
3/10 + 8/56 is 31/70.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 40/280 = 84 + 40/280 = 124/280 - 124/280 simplified gives 31/70
- So, 3/10 + 8/56 = 31/70
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