Add 6/30 and 5/56
6/30 + 5/56 is 81/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Add the two like fractions:
168/840 + 75/840 = 168 + 75/840 = 243/840 - 243/840 simplified gives 81/280
- So, 6/30 + 5/56 = 81/280
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