Add 6/56 and 27/30
6/56 + 27/30 is 141/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
27/30 = 27 × 28/30 × 28 = 756/840 - Add the two like fractions:
90/840 + 756/840 = 90 + 756/840 = 846/840 - 846/840 simplified gives 141/140
- So, 6/56 + 27/30 = 141/140
In mixed form: 11/140
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