Add 30/28 and 15/48, Solve 1 2/28 + 15/48 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 15/48

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 15/48

30/28 + 15/48 is 155/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
30/28 = 30 × 12/28 × 12 = 360/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
Add the two like fractions:
360/336 + 105/336 = 360 + 105/336 = 465/336
465/336 simplified gives 155/112
So, 30/28 + 15/48 = 155/112
In mixed form: 143/112

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