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Add 56/10 and 2/28

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 2/28

56/10 + 2/28 is 397/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    56/10 = 56 × 14/10 × 14 = 784/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/140 + 10/140 = 784 + 10/140 = 794/140
  5. 794/140 simplified gives 397/70
  6. So, 56/10 + 2/28 = 397/70
    In mixed form: 547/70

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