Add 56/75 and 3/10
56/75 + 3/10 is 157/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
3/10 = 3 × 15/10 × 15 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
112/150 + 45/150 = 112 + 45/150 = 157/150 - So, 56/75 + 3/10 = 157/150
In mixed form: 17/150
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