Add 96/56 and 1/10
1st number: 1 40/56, 2nd number: 1/10
96/56 + 1/10 is 127/70.
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,
96/56 = 96 × 5/56 × 5 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
1/10 = 1 × 28/10 × 28 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
480/280 + 28/280 = 480 + 28/280 = 508/280 - 508/280 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 96/56 + 1/10 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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