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Add 4/56 and 35/5

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 7 0/5

4/56 + 35/5 is 99/14.

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,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    35/5 = 35 × 56/5 × 56 = 1960/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 1960/280 = 20 + 1960/280 = 1980/280
  5. 1980/280 simplified gives 99/14
  6. So, 4/56 + 35/5 = 99/14
    In mixed form: 71/14

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