Add 30/56 and 30/25
1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 1 5/25
30/56 + 30/25 is 243/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
30/56 = 30 × 25/56 × 25 = 750/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
30/25 = 30 × 56/25 × 56 = 1680/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1400 + 1680/1400 = 750 + 1680/1400 = 2430/1400 - 2430/1400 simplified gives 243/140
- So, 30/56 + 30/25 = 243/140
In mixed form: 1103/140
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