Add 9/10 and 28/56
9/10 + 28/56 is 7/5.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 28/10 × 28 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 140/280 = 252 + 140/280 = 392/280 - 392/280 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 9/10 + 28/56 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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