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Add 70/10 and 15/56

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 15/56

70/10 + 15/56 is 407/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    70/10 = 70 × 28/10 × 28 = 1960/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/280 + 75/280 = 1960 + 75/280 = 2035/280
  5. 2035/280 simplified gives 407/56
  6. So, 70/10 + 15/56 = 407/56
    In mixed form: 715/56

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