Add 4/27 and 30/56
4/27 + 30/56 is 517/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
4/27 = 4 × 56/27 × 56 = 224/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
30/56 = 30 × 27/56 × 27 = 810/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
224/1512 + 810/1512 = 224 + 810/1512 = 1034/1512 - 1034/1512 simplified gives 517/756
- So, 4/27 + 30/56 = 517/756
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