Add 56/30 and 20/16
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 1 4/16
56/30 + 20/16 is 187/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
20/16 = 20 × 15/16 × 15 = 300/240 - Add the two like fractions:
448/240 + 300/240 = 448 + 300/240 = 748/240 - 748/240 simplified gives 187/60
- So, 56/30 + 20/16 = 187/60
In mixed form: 37/60
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