Add 75/10 and 3/56
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 3/56
75/10 + 3/56 is 423/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
75/10 = 75 × 28/10 × 28 = 2100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/280 + 15/280 = 2100 + 15/280 = 2115/280 - 2115/280 simplified gives 423/56
- So, 75/10 + 3/56 = 423/56
In mixed form: 731/56
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