Add 7/30 and 6/56
7/30 + 6/56 is 143/420.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 28/30 × 28 = 196/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840 - Add the two like fractions:
196/840 + 90/840 = 196 + 90/840 = 286/840 - 286/840 simplified gives 143/420
- So, 7/30 + 6/56 = 143/420
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