Add 6/30 and 20/56
6/30 + 20/56 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
6/30 = 6 × 28/30 × 28 = 168/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 300/840 = 168 + 300/840 = 468/840 - 468/840 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 6/30 + 20/56 = 39/70
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