Add 28/18 and 49/30
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 1 19/30
28/18 + 49/30 is 287/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 147/90 = 140 + 147/90 = 287/90 - So, 28/18 + 49/30 = 287/90
In mixed form: 317/90
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