Add 56/30 and 36/50
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 36/50
56/30 + 36/50 is 194/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 108/150 = 280 + 108/150 = 388/150 - 388/150 simplified gives 194/75
- So, 56/30 + 36/50 = 194/75
In mixed form: 244/75
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