Add 30/56 and 3/12
30/56 + 3/12 is 11/14.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 14/12 × 14 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 42/168 = 90 + 42/168 = 132/168 - 132/168 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 30/56 + 3/12 = 11/14
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