Add 30/3 and 3/56
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 3/56
30/3 + 3/56 is 563/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
30/3 = 30 × 56/3 × 56 = 1680/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/168 + 9/168 = 1680 + 9/168 = 1689/168 - 1689/168 simplified gives 563/56
- So, 30/3 + 3/56 = 563/56
In mixed form: 103/56
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