Add 2/30 and 1/56
2/30 + 1/56 is 71/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
2/30 = 2 × 28/30 × 28 = 56/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840 - Add the two like fractions:
56/840 + 15/840 = 56 + 15/840 = 71/840 - So, 2/30 + 1/56 = 71/840
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