Add 30/36 and 56/10
1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 5 6/10
30/36 + 56/10 is 193/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
56/10 = 56 × 18/10 × 18 = 1008/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 1008/180 = 150 + 1008/180 = 1158/180 - 1158/180 simplified gives 193/30
- So, 30/36 + 56/10 = 193/30
In mixed form: 613/30
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