Add 30/5 and 9/56
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 9/56
30/5 + 9/56 is 345/56.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/280 + 45/280 = 1680 + 45/280 = 1725/280 - 1725/280 simplified gives 345/56
- So, 30/5 + 9/56 = 345/56
In mixed form: 69/56
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