Add 56/12 and 7/10
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 7/10
56/12 + 7/10 is 161/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
7/10 = 7 × 6/10 × 6 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 42/60 = 280 + 42/60 = 322/60 - 322/60 simplified gives 161/30
- So, 56/12 + 7/10 = 161/30
In mixed form: 511/30
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