Add 30/56 and 15/32
30/56 + 15/32 is 225/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
30/56 = 30 × 4/56 × 4 = 120/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
15/32 = 15 × 7/32 × 7 = 105/224 - Add the two like fractions:
120/224 + 105/224 = 120 + 105/224 = 225/224 - So, 30/56 + 15/32 = 225/224
In mixed form: 11/224
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