Add 30/56 and 2/60
30/56 + 2/60 is 239/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840 - Add the two like fractions:
450/840 + 28/840 = 450 + 28/840 = 478/840 - 478/840 simplified gives 239/420
- So, 30/56 + 2/60 = 239/420
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