Add 9/56 and 21/30
9/56 + 21/30 is 241/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
21/30 = 21 × 28/30 × 28 = 588/840 - Add the two like fractions:
135/840 + 588/840 = 135 + 588/840 = 723/840 - 723/840 simplified gives 241/280
- So, 9/56 + 21/30 = 241/280
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