Add 1/28 and 40/30
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 10/30
1/28 + 40/30 is 115/84.
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,
1/28 = 1 × 15/28 × 15 = 15/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
40/30 = 40 × 14/30 × 14 = 560/420 - Add the two like fractions:
15/420 + 560/420 = 15 + 560/420 = 575/420 - 575/420 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 1/28 + 40/30 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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