Add 30/56 and 16/27
30/56 + 16/27 is 853/756.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 56/27 × 56 = 896/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1512 + 896/1512 = 810 + 896/1512 = 1706/1512 - 1706/1512 simplified gives 853/756
- So, 30/56 + 16/27 = 853/756
In mixed form: 197/756
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