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Add 10/28 and 14/30

10/28 + 14/30 is 173/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    14/30 = 14 × 14/30 × 14 = 196/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/420 + 196/420 = 150 + 196/420 = 346/420
  5. 346/420 simplified gives 173/210
  6. So, 10/28 + 14/30 = 173/210

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