Add 30/56 and 6/9
30/56 + 6/9 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
6/9 = 6 × 56/9 × 56 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
270/504 + 336/504 = 270 + 336/504 = 606/504 - 606/504 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 30/56 + 6/9 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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