Add 30/84 and 15/56
30/84 + 15/56 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 45/168 = 60 + 45/168 = 105/168 - 105/168 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 30/84 + 15/56 = 5/8
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