Add 30/56 and 24/49
30/56 + 24/49 is 201/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
30/56 = 30 × 7/56 × 7 = 210/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
24/49 = 24 × 8/49 × 8 = 192/392 - Add the two like fractions:
210/392 + 192/392 = 210 + 192/392 = 402/392 - 402/392 simplified gives 201/196
- So, 30/56 + 24/49 = 201/196
In mixed form: 15/196
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