Add 2/28 and 18/30
2/28 + 18/30 is 47/70.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
18/30 = 18 × 14/30 × 14 = 252/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 252/420 = 30 + 252/420 = 282/420 - 282/420 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 2/28 + 18/30 = 47/70
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