Add 56/30 and 6/75
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 6/75
56/30 + 6/75 is 146/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 12/150 = 280 + 12/150 = 292/150 - 292/150 simplified gives 146/75
- So, 56/30 + 6/75 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75
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