Add 30/5 and 42/56
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 42/56
30/5 + 42/56 is 27/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
30/5 = 30 × 56/5 × 56 = 1680/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/280 + 210/280 = 1680 + 210/280 = 1890/280 - 1890/280 simplified gives 27/4
- So, 30/5 + 42/56 = 27/4
In mixed form: 63/4
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