Add 81/10 and 20/56
1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 20/56
81/10 + 20/56 is 296/35.
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,
81/10 = 81 × 28/10 × 28 = 2268/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/280 + 100/280 = 2268 + 100/280 = 2368/280 - 2368/280 simplified gives 296/35
- So, 81/10 + 20/56 = 296/35
In mixed form: 816/35
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