Add 28/30 and 42/70
28/30 + 42/70 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
196/210 + 126/210 = 196 + 126/210 = 322/210 - 322/210 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 28/30 + 42/70 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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