Add 56/10 and 28/35, Solve 5 6/10 + 28/35 as a fraction

Add 56/10 and 28/35

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 28/35

56/10 + 28/35 is 32/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
56/10 = 56 × 7/10 × 7 = 392/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70
Add the two like fractions:
392/70 + 56/70 = 392 + 56/70 = 448/70
448/70 simplified gives 32/5
So, 56/10 + 28/35 = 32/5
In mixed form: 62/5

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