Add 14/28 and 8/30
14/28 + 8/30 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
14/28 = 14 × 15/28 × 15 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
8/30 = 8 × 14/30 × 14 = 112/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 112/420 = 210 + 112/420 = 322/420 - 322/420 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 14/28 + 8/30 = 23/30
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