Add 54/10 and 36/56
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 36/56
54/10 + 36/56 is 423/70.
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,
54/10 = 54 × 28/10 × 28 = 1512/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/280 + 180/280 = 1512 + 180/280 = 1692/280 - 1692/280 simplified gives 423/70
- So, 54/10 + 36/56 = 423/70
In mixed form: 63/70
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