Add 56/36 and 1/30
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1/30
56/36 + 1/30 is 143/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 6/180 = 280 + 6/180 = 286/180 - 286/180 simplified gives 143/90
- So, 56/36 + 1/30 = 143/90
In mixed form: 153/90
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