Add 56/30 and 18/50
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 18/50
56/30 + 18/50 is 167/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 54/150 = 280 + 54/150 = 334/150 - 334/150 simplified gives 167/75
- So, 56/30 + 18/50 = 167/75
In mixed form: 217/75
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