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Add 42/56 and 5/10

42/56 + 5/10 is 5/4.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/280 + 140/280 = 210 + 140/280 = 350/280
  5. 350/280 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 42/56 + 5/10 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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