Add 14/30 and 56/72
14/30 + 56/72 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
14/30 = 14 × 12/30 × 12 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 280/360 = 168 + 280/360 = 448/360 - 448/360 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 14/30 + 56/72 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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