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Add 72/5 and 10/56

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 10/56

72/5 + 10/56 is 2041/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    72/5 = 72 × 56/5 × 56 = 4032/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/280 + 50/280 = 4032 + 50/280 = 4082/280
  5. 4082/280 simplified gives 2041/140
  6. So, 72/5 + 10/56 = 2041/140
    In mixed form: 1481/140

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