Add 1/56 and 18/30
1/56 + 18/30 is 173/280.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
18/30 = 18 × 28/30 × 28 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
15/840 + 504/840 = 15 + 504/840 = 519/840 - 519/840 simplified gives 173/280
- So, 1/56 + 18/30 = 173/280
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