Add 30/56 and 30/75
30/56 + 30/75 is 131/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
30/56 = 30 × 75/56 × 75 = 2250/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/4200 + 1680/4200 = 2250 + 1680/4200 = 3930/4200 - 3930/4200 simplified gives 131/140
- So, 30/56 + 30/75 = 131/140
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