Add 30/56 and 25/24, Solve 30/56 + 1 1/24 as a fraction

Add 30/56 and 25/24

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

30/56 + 25/24 is 265/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 175/168 = 90 + 175/168 = 265/168
So, 30/56 + 25/24 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168

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