Add 54/10 and 7/56
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 7/56
54/10 + 7/56 is 221/40.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/280 + 35/280 = 1512 + 35/280 = 1547/280 - 1547/280 simplified gives 221/40
- So, 54/10 + 7/56 = 221/40
In mixed form: 521/40
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