Add 49/6 and 30/56, Solve 8 1/6 + 30/56 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 30/56

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 30/56

49/6 + 30/56 is 731/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
49/6 = 49 × 28/6 × 28 = 1372/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
Add the two like fractions:
1372/168 + 90/168 = 1372 + 90/168 = 1462/168
1462/168 simplified gives 731/84
So, 49/6 + 30/56 = 731/84
In mixed form: 859/84

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad