Add 18/56 and 24/30
18/56 + 24/30 is 157/140.
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,
18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
270/840 + 672/840 = 270 + 672/840 = 942/840 - 942/840 simplified gives 157/140
- So, 18/56 + 24/30 = 157/140
In mixed form: 117/140
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