Add 28/14 and 5/30
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 5/30
28/14 + 5/30 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
28/14 = 28 × 15/14 × 15 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 35/210 = 420 + 35/210 = 455/210 - 455/210 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 28/14 + 5/30 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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