Add 75/10 and 30/56
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 30/56
75/10 + 30/56 is 225/28.
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,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/280 + 150/280 = 2100 + 150/280 = 2250/280 - 2250/280 simplified gives 225/28
- So, 75/10 + 30/56 = 225/28
In mixed form: 81/28
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