Add 30/48 and 42/56
30/48 + 42/56 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
42/56 = 42 × 6/56 × 6 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 252/336 = 210 + 252/336 = 462/336 - 462/336 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 30/48 + 42/56 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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