Add 56/30 and 21/12
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 1 9/12
56/30 + 21/12 is 217/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60 - Add the two like fractions:
112/60 + 105/60 = 112 + 105/60 = 217/60 - So, 56/30 + 21/12 = 217/60
In mixed form: 337/60
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