Add 6/10 and 24/56
6/10 + 24/56 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
6/10 = 6 × 28/10 × 28 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 120/280 = 168 + 120/280 = 288/280 - 288/280 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 6/10 + 24/56 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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