Add 21/5 and 30/56
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 30/56
21/5 + 30/56 is 663/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
21/5 = 21 × 56/5 × 56 = 1176/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/280 + 150/280 = 1176 + 150/280 = 1326/280 - 1326/280 simplified gives 663/140
- So, 21/5 + 30/56 = 663/140
In mixed form: 4103/140
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