Add 1/10 and 30/28
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 2/28
1/10 + 30/28 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
1/10 = 1 × 14/10 × 14 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 150/140 = 14 + 150/140 = 164/140 - 164/140 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 1/10 + 30/28 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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