Add 30/3 and 4/56
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 4/56
30/3 + 4/56 is 141/14.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/168 + 12/168 = 1680 + 12/168 = 1692/168 - 1692/168 simplified gives 141/14
- So, 30/3 + 4/56 = 141/14
In mixed form: 101/14
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