Add 32/3 and 30/56
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 30/56
32/3 + 30/56 is 941/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
32/3 = 32 × 56/3 × 56 = 1792/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/168 + 90/168 = 1792 + 90/168 = 1882/168 - 1882/168 simplified gives 941/84
- So, 32/3 + 30/56 = 941/84
In mixed form: 1117/84
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