Add 30/56 and 15/90
30/56 + 15/90 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
30/56 = 30 × 45/56 × 45 = 1350/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
15/90 = 15 × 28/90 × 28 = 420/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2520 + 420/2520 = 1350 + 420/2520 = 1770/2520 - 1770/2520 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 30/56 + 15/90 = 59/84
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