Add 30/56 and 20/54
30/56 + 20/54 is 685/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 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 54 × 28 = 1512,
20/54 = 20 × 28/54 × 28 = 560/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1512 + 560/1512 = 810 + 560/1512 = 1370/1512 - 1370/1512 simplified gives 685/756
- So, 30/56 + 20/54 = 685/756
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