Add 30/32 and 27/56
30/32 + 27/56 is 159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
30/32 = 30 × 7/32 × 7 = 210/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
27/56 = 27 × 4/56 × 4 = 108/224 - Add the two like fractions:
210/224 + 108/224 = 210 + 108/224 = 318/224 - 318/224 simplified gives 159/112
- So, 30/32 + 27/56 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112
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