Add 30/56 and 7/36
30/56 + 7/36 is 46/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504 - Add the two like fractions:
270/504 + 98/504 = 270 + 98/504 = 368/504 - 368/504 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 30/56 + 7/36 = 46/63
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