Add 54/5 and 12/56
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 12/56
54/5 + 12/56 is 771/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
54/5 = 54 × 56/5 × 56 = 3024/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/280 + 60/280 = 3024 + 60/280 = 3084/280 - 3084/280 simplified gives 771/70
- So, 54/5 + 12/56 = 771/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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