Add 30/56 and 27/30
30/56 + 27/30 is 201/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 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 30 × 28 = 840,
27/30 = 27 × 28/30 × 28 = 756/840 - Add the two like fractions:
450/840 + 756/840 = 450 + 756/840 = 1206/840 - 1206/840 simplified gives 201/140
- So, 30/56 + 27/30 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140
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