Add 28/30 and 49/60
28/30 + 49/60 is 7/4.
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,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Add the two like fractions:
56/60 + 49/60 = 56 + 49/60 = 105/60 - 105/60 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 28/30 + 49/60 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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