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Add 6/56 and 1/10

6/56 + 1/10 is 29/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    1/10 = 1 × 28/10 × 28 = 28/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/280 + 28/280 = 30 + 28/280 = 58/280
  5. 58/280 simplified gives 29/140
  6. So, 6/56 + 1/10 = 29/140

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