Add 5/30 and 8/56
5/30 + 8/56 is 13/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
5/30 = 5 × 28/30 × 28 = 140/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
140/840 + 120/840 = 140 + 120/840 = 260/840 - 260/840 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 5/30 + 8/56 = 13/42
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