Add 30/84 and 42/56
30/84 + 42/56 is 31/28.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 126/168 = 60 + 126/168 = 186/168 - 186/168 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 30/84 + 42/56 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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