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Add 56/10 and 24/56

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 24/56

56/10 + 24/56 is 211/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    56/10 = 56 × 28/10 × 28 = 1568/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/280 + 120/280 = 1568 + 120/280 = 1688/280
  5. 1688/280 simplified gives 211/35
  6. So, 56/10 + 24/56 = 211/35
    In mixed form: 61/35

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