Add 2/56 and 16/30
2/56 + 16/30 is 239/420.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
16/30 = 16 × 28/30 × 28 = 448/840 - Add the two like fractions:
30/840 + 448/840 = 30 + 448/840 = 478/840 - 478/840 simplified gives 239/420
- So, 2/56 + 16/30 = 239/420
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