Add 28/30 and 28/7, Solve 28/30 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 28/30 and 28/7

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

28/30 + 28/7 is 74/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
28/7 = 28 × 30/7 × 30 = 840/210
Add the two like fractions:
196/210 + 840/210 = 196 + 840/210 = 1036/210
1036/210 simplified gives 74/15
So, 28/30 + 28/7 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15

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