Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 56/30 and 21/25

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 21/25

56/30 + 21/25 is 203/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/150 + 126/150 = 280 + 126/150 = 406/150
  5. 406/150 simplified gives 203/75
  6. So, 56/30 + 21/25 = 203/75
    In mixed form: 253/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com