Add 30/56 and 14/20
30/56 + 14/20 is 173/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
14/20 = 14 × 14/20 × 14 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
150/280 + 196/280 = 150 + 196/280 = 346/280 - 346/280 simplified gives 173/140
- So, 30/56 + 14/20 = 173/140
In mixed form: 133/140
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