Add 28/30 and 16/56
28/30 + 16/56 is 128/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
28/30 = 28 × 28/30 × 28 = 784/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840 - Add the two like fractions:
784/840 + 240/840 = 784 + 240/840 = 1024/840 - 1024/840 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 28/30 + 16/56 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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