Add 10/56 and 30/48
10/56 + 30/48 is 45/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
10/56 = 10 × 6/56 × 6 = 60/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Add the two like fractions:
60/336 + 210/336 = 60 + 210/336 = 270/336 - 270/336 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 10/56 + 30/48 = 45/56
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