Add 42/56 and 3/10
42/56 + 3/10 is 21/20.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
3/10 = 3 × 28/10 × 28 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
210/280 + 84/280 = 210 + 84/280 = 294/280 - 294/280 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 42/56 + 3/10 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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