Add 28/36 and 8/30
28/36 + 8/30 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 48/180 = 140 + 48/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 28/36 + 8/30 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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