Add 14/56 and 8/30
14/56 + 8/30 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840 - Add the two like fractions:
210/840 + 224/840 = 210 + 224/840 = 434/840 - 434/840 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 14/56 + 8/30 = 31/60
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