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Add 7/56 and 4/10

7/56 + 4/10 is 21/40.

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,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/280 + 112/280 = 35 + 112/280 = 147/280
  5. 147/280 simplified gives 21/40
  6. So, 7/56 + 4/10 = 21/40

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