Add 30/10 and 9/56
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 9/56
30/10 + 9/56 is 177/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
30/10 = 30 × 28/10 × 28 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 45/280 = 840 + 45/280 = 885/280 - 885/280 simplified gives 177/56
- So, 30/10 + 9/56 = 177/56
In mixed form: 39/56
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