Add 75/30 and 3/56
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 3/56
75/30 + 3/56 is 143/56.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 28/30 × 28 = 2100/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/840 + 45/840 = 2100 + 45/840 = 2145/840 - 2145/840 simplified gives 143/56
- So, 75/30 + 3/56 = 143/56
In mixed form: 231/56
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