Add 56/16 and 3/10
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 3/10
56/16 + 3/10 is 19/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
3/10 = 3 × 8/10 × 8 = 24/80 - Add the two like fractions:
280/80 + 24/80 = 280 + 24/80 = 304/80 - 304/80 simplified gives 19/5
- So, 56/16 + 3/10 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5
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