Add 12/56 and 4/30
12/56 + 4/30 is 73/210.
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,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
4/30 = 4 × 28/30 × 28 = 112/840 - Add the two like fractions:
180/840 + 112/840 = 180 + 112/840 = 292/840 - 292/840 simplified gives 73/210
- So, 12/56 + 4/30 = 73/210
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