Add 6/48 and 56/10, Solve 6/48 + 5 6/10 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 56/10

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

6/48 + 56/10 is 229/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
56/10 = 56 × 24/10 × 24 = 1344/240
Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 1344/240 = 30 + 1344/240 = 1374/240
1374/240 simplified gives 229/40
So, 6/48 + 56/10 = 229/40
In mixed form: 529/40

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