Add 30/56 and 4/3
1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 1 1/3
30/56 + 4/3 is 157/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
4/3 = 4 × 56/3 × 56 = 224/168 - Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 224/168 = 90 + 224/168 = 314/168 - 314/168 simplified gives 157/84
- So, 30/56 + 4/3 = 157/84
In mixed form: 173/84
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