Add 30/56 and 9/14
30/56 + 9/14 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
30/56 = 30 × 1/56 × 1 = 30/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
9/14 = 9 × 4/14 × 4 = 36/56 - Add the two like fractions:
30/56 + 36/56 = 30 + 36/56 = 66/56 - 66/56 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 30/56 + 9/14 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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