Add 30/56 and 4/5
30/56 + 4/5 is 187/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
4/5 = 4 × 56/5 × 56 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
150/280 + 224/280 = 150 + 224/280 = 374/280 - 374/280 simplified gives 187/140
- So, 30/56 + 4/5 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/56+4/5 30/56+8/5 30/56+4/10 90/56+4/5 30/56+12/5 30/56+4/15 30/56+20/5 30/56+4/25 30/56+28/5 30/56+4/35