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Add 5/56 and 24/10

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 2 4/10

5/56 + 24/10 is 697/280.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    24/10 = 24 × 28/10 × 28 = 672/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/280 + 672/280 = 25 + 672/280 = 697/280
  5. So, 5/56 + 24/10 = 697/280
    In mixed form: 2137/280

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