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Add 36/56 and 15/10

1st number: 36/56, 2nd number: 1 5/10

36/56 + 15/10 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    15/10 = 15 × 28/10 × 28 = 420/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/280 + 420/280 = 180 + 420/280 = 600/280
  5. 600/280 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 36/56 + 15/10 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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