Add 14/56 and 20/30
14/56 + 20/30 is 11/12.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
20/30 = 20 × 28/30 × 28 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
210/840 + 560/840 = 210 + 560/840 = 770/840 - 770/840 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 14/56 + 20/30 = 11/12
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