Add 2/56 and 3/30
2/56 + 3/30 is 19/140.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
3/30 = 3 × 28/30 × 28 = 84/840 - Add the two like fractions:
30/840 + 84/840 = 30 + 84/840 = 114/840 - 114/840 simplified gives 19/140
- So, 2/56 + 3/30 = 19/140
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