Add 63/56 and 1/30
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 1/30
63/56 + 1/30 is 139/120.
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,
63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
1/30 = 1 × 28/30 × 28 = 28/840 - Add the two like fractions:
945/840 + 28/840 = 945 + 28/840 = 973/840 - 973/840 simplified gives 139/120
- So, 63/56 + 1/30 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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