Add 56/30 and 84/50
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 1 34/50
56/30 + 84/50 is 266/75.
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,
84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 252/150 = 280 + 252/150 = 532/150 - 532/150 simplified gives 266/75
- So, 56/30 + 84/50 = 266/75
In mixed form: 341/75
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