Add 30/56 and 5/30
30/56 + 5/30 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
5/30 = 5 × 28/30 × 28 = 140/840 - Add the two like fractions:
450/840 + 140/840 = 450 + 140/840 = 590/840 - 590/840 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 30/56 + 5/30 = 59/84
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