Add 49/56 and 4/30
49/56 + 4/30 is 121/120.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 28/30 × 28 = 112/840 - Add the two like fractions:
735/840 + 112/840 = 735 + 112/840 = 847/840 - 847/840 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 49/56 + 4/30 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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