Add 28/30 and 24/25
28/30 + 24/25 is 142/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
28/30 = 28 × 5/30 × 5 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
24/25 = 24 × 6/25 × 6 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 144/150 = 140 + 144/150 = 284/150 - 284/150 simplified gives 142/75
- So, 28/30 + 24/25 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75
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