Add 7/56 and 54/35
1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 1 19/35
7/56 + 54/35 is 467/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 432/280 = 35 + 432/280 = 467/280 - So, 7/56 + 54/35 = 467/280
In mixed form: 1187/280
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