Add 35/56 and 3/10
35/56 + 3/10 is 37/40.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
3/10 = 3 × 28/10 × 28 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 84/280 = 175 + 84/280 = 259/280 - 259/280 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 35/56 + 3/10 = 37/40
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