Add 56/10 and 7/12
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 7/12
56/10 + 7/12 is 371/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
56/10 = 56 × 6/10 × 6 = 336/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
336/60 + 35/60 = 336 + 35/60 = 371/60 - So, 56/10 + 7/12 = 371/60
In mixed form: 611/60
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