Add 30/56 and 20/12
1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 1 8/12
30/56 + 20/12 is 185/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
20/12 = 20 × 14/12 × 14 = 280/168 - Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 280/168 = 90 + 280/168 = 370/168 - 370/168 simplified gives 185/84
- So, 30/56 + 20/12 = 185/84
In mixed form: 217/84
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