Add 30/56 and 12/27
30/56 + 12/27 is 247/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
30/56 = 30 × 27/56 × 27 = 810/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
12/27 = 12 × 56/27 × 56 = 672/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1512 + 672/1512 = 810 + 672/1512 = 1482/1512 - 1482/1512 simplified gives 247/252
- So, 30/56 + 12/27 = 247/252
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