Add 8/56 and 6/10
8/56 + 6/10 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
6/10 = 6 × 28/10 × 28 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 168/280 = 40 + 168/280 = 208/280 - 208/280 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 8/56 + 6/10 = 26/35
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