Add 56/6 and 2/5
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 2/5
566 + 25 is 14615.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
566 = 56 × 56 × 5 = 28030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
25 = 2 × 65 × 6 = 1230 - Add the two like fractions:
28030 + 1230 = 280 + 1230 = 29230 - 292/30 simplified gives 14615
- So, 56/6 + 2/5 = 146/15
In mixed form: 91115
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