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Add 5/56 and 10/70

5/56 + 10/70 is 13/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/280 + 40/280 = 25 + 40/280 = 65/280
  5. 65/280 simplified gives 13/56
  6. So, 5/56 + 10/70 = 13/56

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