Add 63/56 and 4/30
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 4/30
63/56 + 4/30 is 151/120.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 28/30 × 28 = 112/840 - Add the two like fractions:
945/840 + 112/840 = 945 + 112/840 = 1057/840 - 1057/840 simplified gives 151/120
- So, 63/56 + 4/30 = 151/120
In mixed form: 131/120
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