Add 49/56 and 10/30
49/56 + 10/30 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
10/30 = 10 × 28/30 × 28 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
735/840 + 280/840 = 735 + 280/840 = 1015/840 - 1015/840 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 49/56 + 10/30 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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