Add 56/30 and 50/35
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 1 15/35
56/30 + 50/35 is 346/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
392/210 + 300/210 = 392 + 300/210 = 692/210 - 692/210 simplified gives 346/105
- So, 56/30 + 50/35 = 346/105
In mixed form: 331/105
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