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Add 3/56 and 56/5

1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 11 1/5

3/56 + 56/5 is 3151/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    56/5 = 56 × 56/5 × 56 = 3136/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/280 + 3136/280 = 15 + 3136/280 = 3151/280
  5. So, 3/56 + 56/5 = 3151/280
    In mixed form: 1171/280

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