Add 28/30 and 36/60
28/30 + 36/60 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 36/60 = 56 + 36/60 = 92/60 - 92/60 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 28/30 + 36/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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