Add 2/28 and 30/18
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 12/18
2/28 + 30/18 is 73/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
30/18 = 30 × 14/18 × 14 = 420/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 420/252 = 18 + 420/252 = 438/252 - 438/252 simplified gives 73/42
- So, 2/28 + 30/18 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42
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