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Add 56/10 and 70/18

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 3 16/18

56/10 + 70/18 is 427/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    56/10 = 56 × 9/10 × 9 = 504/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/90 + 350/90 = 504 + 350/90 = 854/90
  5. 854/90 simplified gives 427/45
  6. So, 56/10 + 70/18 = 427/45
    In mixed form: 922/45

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