Add 30/56 and 4/10
30/56 + 4/10 is 131/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
150/280 + 112/280 = 150 + 112/280 = 262/280 - 262/280 simplified gives 131/140
- So, 30/56 + 4/10 = 131/140
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