Add 28/30 and 12/32
28/30 + 12/32 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 180/480 = 448 + 180/480 = 628/480 - 628/480 simplified gives 157/120
- So, 28/30 + 12/32 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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