Add 5/56 and 30/54
5/56 + 30/54 is 325/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
30/54 = 30 × 28/54 × 28 = 840/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1512 + 840/1512 = 135 + 840/1512 = 975/1512 - 975/1512 simplified gives 325/504
- So, 5/56 + 30/54 = 325/504
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