Add 56/30 and 14/40
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 14/40
56/30 + 14/40 is 133/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
224/120 + 42/120 = 224 + 42/120 = 266/120 - 266/120 simplified gives 133/60
- So, 56/30 + 14/40 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60
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