Add 1/30 and 18/28
1/30 + 18/28 is 71/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
1/30 = 1 × 14/30 × 14 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
18/28 = 18 × 15/28 × 15 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 270/420 = 14 + 270/420 = 284/420 - 284/420 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 1/30 + 18/28 = 71/105
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