Add 28/30 and 3/5
28/30 + 3/5 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
28/30 + 18/30 = 28 + 18/30 = 46/30 - 46/30 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 28/30 + 3/5 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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