Add 75/56 and 35/10, Solve 1 19/56 + 3 5/10 as a fraction

Add 75/56 and 35/10

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

75/56 + 35/10 is 271/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
35/10 = 35 × 28/10 × 28 = 980/280
Add the two like fractions:
375/280 + 980/280 = 375 + 980/280 = 1355/280
1355/280 simplified gives 271/56
So, 75/56 + 35/10 = 271/56
In mixed form: 447/56

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