Add 64/10 and 7/56
1st number: 6 4/10, 2nd number: 7/56
64/10 + 7/56 is 261/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
64/10 = 64 × 28/10 × 28 = 1792/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/280 + 35/280 = 1792 + 35/280 = 1827/280 - 1827/280 simplified gives 261/40
- So, 64/10 + 7/56 = 261/40
In mixed form: 621/40
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