Add 30/35 and 48/56
30/35 + 48/56 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
240/280 + 240/280 = 240 + 240/280 = 480/280 - 480/280 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 30/35 + 48/56 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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