Add 60/6 and 10/56, Solve 10 0/6 + 10/56 as a fraction

Add 60/6 and 10/56

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 10/56

60/6 + 10/56 is 285/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
60/6 = 60 × 28/6 × 28 = 1680/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
Add the two like fractions:
1680/168 + 30/168 = 1680 + 30/168 = 1710/168
1710/168 simplified gives 285/28
So, 60/6 + 10/56 = 285/28
In mixed form: 105/28

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