Add 6/56 and 10/54
6/56 + 10/54 is 221/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
10/54 = 10 × 28/54 × 28 = 280/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
162/1512 + 280/1512 = 162 + 280/1512 = 442/1512 - 442/1512 simplified gives 221/756
- So, 6/56 + 10/54 = 221/756
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