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Add 81/5 and 2/56

1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 2/56

81/5 + 2/56 is 2273/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    81/5 = 81 × 56/5 × 56 = 4536/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/280 + 10/280 = 4536 + 10/280 = 4546/280
  5. 4546/280 simplified gives 2273/140
  6. So, 81/5 + 2/56 = 2273/140
    In mixed form: 1633/140

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