Add 28/42 and 16/30
28/42 + 16/30 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 112/210 = 140 + 112/210 = 252/210 - 252/210 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 28/42 + 16/30 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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