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Add 28/75 and 49/30

1st number: 28/75, 2nd number: 1 19/30

28/75 + 49/30 is 301/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/150 + 245/150 = 56 + 245/150 = 301/150
  5. So, 28/75 + 49/30 = 301/150
    In mixed form: 21/150

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