Add 3/18 and 30/56, Solve 3/18 + 30/56 as a fraction

Add 3/18 and 30/56

3/18 + 30/56 is 59/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
3/18 = 3 × 28/18 × 28 = 84/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
Add the two like fractions:
84/504 + 270/504 = 84 + 270/504 = 354/504
354/504 simplified gives 59/84
So, 3/18 + 30/56 = 59/84

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