Add 56/30 and 20/70
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 20/70
56/30 + 20/70 is 226/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
392/210 + 60/210 = 392 + 60/210 = 452/210 - 452/210 simplified gives 226/105
- So, 56/30 + 20/70 = 226/105
In mixed form: 216/105
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