Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 30/56 and 6/45

30/56 + 6/45 is 281/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    30/56 = 30 × 45/56 × 45 = 1350/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    6/45 = 6 × 56/45 × 56 = 336/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2520 + 336/2520 = 1350 + 336/2520 = 1686/2520
  5. 1686/2520 simplified gives 281/420
  6. So, 30/56 + 6/45 = 281/420

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com