Add 28/30 and 15/8, Solve 28/30 + 1 7/8 as a fraction

Add 28/30 and 15/8

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

28/30 + 15/8 is 337/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 225/120 = 112 + 225/120 = 337/120
So, 28/30 + 15/8 = 337/120
In mixed form: 297/120

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