Add 28/30 and 2/9
28/30 + 2/9 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
84/90 + 20/90 = 84 + 20/90 = 104/90 - 104/90 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 28/30 + 2/9 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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