Add 14/9 and 56/30
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 26/30
14/9 + 56/30 is 154/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 168/90 = 140 + 168/90 = 308/90 - 308/90 simplified gives 154/45
- So, 14/9 + 56/30 = 154/45
In mixed form: 319/45
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