Add 30/56 and 30/32
30/56 + 30/32 is 165/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
30/56 = 30 × 4/56 × 4 = 120/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
30/32 = 30 × 7/32 × 7 = 210/224 - Add the two like fractions:
120/224 + 210/224 = 120 + 210/224 = 330/224 - 330/224 simplified gives 165/112
- So, 30/56 + 30/32 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112
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