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Add 4/56 and 6/10

4/56 + 6/10 is 47/70.

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,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    6/10 = 6 × 28/10 × 28 = 168/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 168/280 = 20 + 168/280 = 188/280
  5. 188/280 simplified gives 47/70
  6. So, 4/56 + 6/10 = 47/70

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