Add 3/5 and 10/56
3/5 + 10/56 is 109/140.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 56/5 × 56 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 50/280 = 168 + 50/280 = 218/280 - 218/280 simplified gives 109/140
- So, 3/5 + 10/56 = 109/140
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