Add 70/5 and 6/56
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 6/56
70/5 + 6/56 is 395/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
70/5 = 70 × 56/5 × 56 = 3920/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/280 + 30/280 = 3920 + 30/280 = 3950/280 - 3950/280 simplified gives 395/28
- So, 70/5 + 6/56 = 395/28
In mixed form: 143/28
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