Add 8/30 and 45/56
8/30 + 45/56 is 899/840.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840 - Add the two like fractions:
224/840 + 675/840 = 224 + 675/840 = 899/840 - So, 8/30 + 45/56 = 899/840
In mixed form: 159/840
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