Add 7/56 and 30/35
7/56 + 30/35 is 55/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 240/280 = 35 + 240/280 = 275/280 - 275/280 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 7/56 + 30/35 = 55/56
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