Add 56/30 and 3/8
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 3/8
56/30 + 3/8 is 269/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
224/120 + 45/120 = 224 + 45/120 = 269/120 - So, 56/30 + 3/8 = 269/120
In mixed form: 229/120
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