Add 28/75 and 98/30, Solve 28/75 + 3 8/30 as a fraction

Add 28/75 and 98/30

1^st number: 28/75, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

28/75 + 98/30 is 91/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150
Add the two like fractions:
56/150 + 490/150 = 56 + 490/150 = 546/150
546/150 simplified gives 91/25
So, 28/75 + 98/30 = 91/25
In mixed form: 316/25

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