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Add 28/10 and 7/3

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 2 1/3

28/10 + 7/3 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    28/10 = 28 × 3/10 × 3 = 84/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    7/3 = 7 × 10/3 × 10 = 70/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/30 + 70/30 = 84 + 70/30 = 154/30
  5. 154/30 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 28/10 + 7/3 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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