Add 28/56 and 18/30
28/56 + 18/30 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
28/56 = 28 × 15/56 × 15 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
18/30 = 18 × 28/30 × 28 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 504/840 = 420 + 504/840 = 924/840 - 924/840 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 28/56 + 18/30 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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