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Add 30/10 and 1/28

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1/28

30/10 + 1/28 is 85/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    30/10 = 30 × 14/10 × 14 = 420/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/140 + 5/140 = 420 + 5/140 = 425/140
  5. 425/140 simplified gives 85/28
  6. So, 30/10 + 1/28 = 85/28
    In mixed form: 31/28

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