Add 28/32 and 27/30
28/32 + 27/30 is 71/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
28/32 = 28 × 15/32 × 15 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
420/480 + 432/480 = 420 + 432/480 = 852/480 - 852/480 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 28/32 + 27/30 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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