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Add 30/12 and 35/28

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 7/28

30/12 + 35/28 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    35/28 = 35 × 3/28 × 3 = 105/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 105/84 = 210 + 105/84 = 315/84
  5. 315/84 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 30/12 + 35/28 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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