Add 30/56 and 6/16
30/56 + 6/16 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
30/56 = 30 × 2/56 × 2 = 60/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Add the two like fractions:
60/112 + 42/112 = 60 + 42/112 = 102/112 - 102/112 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 30/56 + 6/16 = 51/56
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