Add 6/56 and 15/10
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 1 5/10
6/56 + 15/10 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
15/10 = 15 × 28/10 × 28 = 420/280 - Add the two like fractions:
30/280 + 420/280 = 30 + 420/280 = 450/280 - 450/280 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 6/56 + 15/10 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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