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Add 81/30 and 5/56

1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 5/56

81/30 + 5/56 is 781/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    81/30 = 81 × 28/30 × 28 = 2268/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/840 + 75/840 = 2268 + 75/840 = 2343/840
  5. 2343/840 simplified gives 781/280
  6. So, 81/30 + 5/56 = 781/280
    In mixed form: 2221/280

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