Add 30/10 and 28/60
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 28/60
30/10 + 28/60 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 28/60 = 180 + 28/60 = 208/60 - 208/60 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 30/10 + 28/60 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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