Add 30/56 and 75/96
30/56 + 75/96 is 295/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
30/56 = 30 × 12/56 × 12 = 360/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672 - Add the two like fractions:
360/672 + 525/672 = 360 + 525/672 = 885/672 - 885/672 simplified gives 295/224
- So, 30/56 + 75/96 = 295/224
In mixed form: 171/224
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