Add 7/56 and 6/30
7/56 + 6/30 is 13/40.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
6/30 = 6 × 28/30 × 28 = 168/840 - Add the two like fractions:
105/840 + 168/840 = 105 + 168/840 = 273/840 - 273/840 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 7/56 + 6/30 = 13/40
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