Add 30/96 and 54/56
30/96 + 54/56 is 143/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
54/56 = 54 × 12/56 × 12 = 648/672 - Add the two like fractions:
210/672 + 648/672 = 210 + 648/672 = 858/672 - 858/672 simplified gives 143/112
- So, 30/96 + 54/56 = 143/112
In mixed form: 131/112
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