Add 30/56 and 50/60
30/56 + 50/60 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 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 60 × 14 = 840,
50/60 = 50 × 14/60 × 14 = 700/840 - Add the two like fractions:
450/840 + 700/840 = 450 + 700/840 = 1150/840 - 1150/840 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 30/56 + 50/60 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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