Add 8/10 and 1/56
8/10 + 1/56 is 229/280.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 28/10 × 28 = 224/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
224/280 + 5/280 = 224 + 5/280 = 229/280 - So, 8/10 + 1/56 = 229/280
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