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Add 72/10 and 10/56

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

72/10 + 10/56 is 1033/140.

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,
    72/10 = 72 × 28/10 × 28 = 2016/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/280 + 50/280 = 2016 + 50/280 = 2066/280
  5. 2066/280 simplified gives 1033/140
  6. So, 72/10 + 10/56 = 1033/140
    In mixed form: 753/140

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