Add 5/35 and 10/56
5/35 + 10/56 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 50/280 = 40 + 50/280 = 90/280 - 90/280 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 5/35 + 10/56 = 9/28
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