Add 28/49 and 72/30, Solve 28/49 + 2 12/30 as a fraction

Add 28/49 and 72/30

1^st number: 28/49, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

28/49 + 72/30 is 104/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
28/49 = 28 × 30/49 × 30 = 840/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470
Add the two like fractions:
840/1470 + 3528/1470 = 840 + 3528/1470 = 4368/1470
4368/1470 simplified gives 104/35
So, 28/49 + 72/30 = 104/35
In mixed form: 234/35

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