Add 56/72 and 98/10
1st number: 56/72, 2nd number: 9 8/10
56/72 + 98/10 is 476/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
98/10 = 98 × 36/10 × 36 = 3528/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 3528/360 = 280 + 3528/360 = 3808/360 - 3808/360 simplified gives 476/45
- So, 56/72 + 98/10 = 476/45
In mixed form: 1026/45
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