Add 72/30 and 50/56
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 50/56
72/30 + 50/56 is 461/140.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 28/30 × 28 = 2016/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/840 + 750/840 = 2016 + 750/840 = 2766/840 - 2766/840 simplified gives 461/140
- So, 72/30 + 50/56 = 461/140
In mixed form: 341/140
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