Add 5/56 and 1/30
5/56 + 1/30 is 103/840.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
1/30 = 1 × 28/30 × 28 = 28/840 - Add the two like fractions:
75/840 + 28/840 = 75 + 28/840 = 103/840 - So, 5/56 + 1/30 = 103/840
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