Add 15/30 and 8/28
15/30 + 8/28 is 11/14.
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,
15/30 = 15 × 14/30 × 14 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 120/420 = 210 + 120/420 = 330/420 - 330/420 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 15/30 + 8/28 = 11/14
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