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Add 1/3 and 28/30

1/3 + 28/30 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    1/3 = 1 × 10/3 × 10 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/30 + 28/30 = 10 + 28/30 = 38/30
  5. 38/30 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 1/3 + 28/30 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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