Add 30/56 and 75/80
30/56 + 75/80 is 165/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
30/56 = 30 × 10/56 × 10 = 300/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
300/560 + 525/560 = 300 + 525/560 = 825/560 - 825/560 simplified gives 165/112
- So, 30/56 + 75/80 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112
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