Add 28/30 and 14/18
28/30 + 14/18 is 77/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
84/90 + 70/90 = 84 + 70/90 = 154/90 - 154/90 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 28/30 + 14/18 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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