Add 56/6 and 4/10
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 4/10
56/6 + 4/10 is 146/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
280/30 + 12/30 = 280 + 12/30 = 292/30 - 292/30 simplified gives 146/15
- So, 56/6 + 4/10 = 146/15
In mixed form: 911/15
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