Add 5/56 and 10/30
5/56 + 10/30 is 71/168.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
10/30 = 10 × 28/30 × 28 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
75/840 + 280/840 = 75 + 280/840 = 355/840 - 355/840 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 5/56 + 10/30 = 71/168
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