Add 30/56 and 12/16
30/56 + 12/16 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
30/56 = 30 × 2/56 × 2 = 60/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Add the two like fractions:
60/112 + 84/112 = 60 + 84/112 = 144/112 - 144/112 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 30/56 + 12/16 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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