Add 28/30 and 28/81
28/30 + 28/81 is 518/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
28/30 = 28 × 27/30 × 27 = 756/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
28/81 = 28 × 10/81 × 10 = 280/810 - Add the two like fractions:
756/810 + 280/810 = 756 + 280/810 = 1036/810 - 1036/810 simplified gives 518/405
- So, 28/30 + 28/81 = 518/405
In mixed form: 1113/405
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