Add 30/56 and 42/10
1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 4 2/10
30/56 + 42/10 is 663/140.
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,
42/10 = 42 × 28/10 × 28 = 1176/280 - Add the two like fractions:
150/280 + 1176/280 = 150 + 1176/280 = 1326/280 - 1326/280 simplified gives 663/140
- So, 30/56 + 42/10 = 663/140
In mixed form: 4103/140
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