Add 9/30 and 27/56
9/30 + 27/56 is 219/280.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 28/30 × 28 = 252/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
27/56 = 27 × 15/56 × 15 = 405/840 - Add the two like fractions:
252/840 + 405/840 = 252 + 405/840 = 657/840 - 657/840 simplified gives 219/280
- So, 9/30 + 27/56 = 219/280
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