Add 28/5 and 30/7
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 4 2/7
28/5 + 30/7 is 346/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
28/5 = 28 × 7/5 × 7 = 196/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
30/7 = 30 × 5/7 × 5 = 150/35 - Add the two like fractions:
196/35 + 150/35 = 196 + 150/35 = 346/35 - So, 28/5 + 30/7 = 346/35
In mixed form: 931/35
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