Add 56/3 and 10/28, Solve 18 2/3 + 10/28 as a fraction

Add 56/3 and 10/28

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 10/28

56/3 + 10/28 is 799/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
56/3 = 56 × 28/3 × 28 = 1568/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
Add the two like fractions:
1568/84 + 30/84 = 1568 + 30/84 = 1598/84
1598/84 simplified gives 799/42
So, 56/3 + 10/28 = 799/42
In mixed form: 191/42

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