Add 30/56 and 10/35
30/56 + 10/35 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
150/280 + 80/280 = 150 + 80/280 = 230/280 - 230/280 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 30/56 + 10/35 = 23/28
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