Add 2/56 and 42/30
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 12/30
2/56 + 42/30 is 201/140.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
42/30 = 42 × 28/30 × 28 = 1176/840 - Add the two like fractions:
30/840 + 1176/840 = 30 + 1176/840 = 1206/840 - 1206/840 simplified gives 201/140
- So, 2/56 + 42/30 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140
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