Add 24/7 and 28/30, Solve 3 3/7 + 28/30 as a fraction

Add 24/7 and 28/30

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 28/30

24/7 + 28/30 is 458/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
24/7 = 24 × 30/7 × 30 = 720/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
Add the two like fractions:
720/210 + 196/210 = 720 + 196/210 = 916/210
916/210 simplified gives 458/105
So, 24/7 + 28/30 = 458/105
In mixed form: 438/105

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