Add 3/56 and 63/30
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 2 3/30
3/56 + 63/30 is 603/280.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
63/30 = 63 × 28/30 × 28 = 1764/840 - Add the two like fractions:
45/840 + 1764/840 = 45 + 1764/840 = 1809/840 - 1809/840 simplified gives 603/280
- So, 3/56 + 63/30 = 603/280
In mixed form: 243/280
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