Add 4/10 and 4/56
4/10 + 4/56 is 33/70.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 20/280 = 112 + 20/280 = 132/280 - 132/280 simplified gives 33/70
- So, 4/10 + 4/56 = 33/70
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