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Add 56/12 and 42/30

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 12/30

56/12 + 42/30 is 91/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/60 + 84/60 = 280 + 84/60 = 364/60
  5. 364/60 simplified gives 91/15
  6. So, 56/12 + 42/30 = 91/15
    In mixed form: 61/15

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