Add 56/81 and 16/30
56/81 + 16/30 is 496/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 30 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
56/81 = 56 × 10/81 × 10 = 560/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
16/30 = 16 × 27/30 × 27 = 432/810 - Add the two like fractions:
560/810 + 432/810 = 560 + 432/810 = 992/810 - 992/810 simplified gives 496/405
- So, 56/81 + 16/30 = 496/405
In mixed form: 191/405
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