Add 5/10 and 45/56
5/10 + 45/56 is 73/56.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 225/280 = 140 + 225/280 = 365/280 - 365/280 simplified gives 73/56
- So, 5/10 + 45/56 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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