Add 30/28 and 16/20
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 16/20
30/28 + 16/20 is 131/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 112/140 = 150 + 112/140 = 262/140 - 262/140 simplified gives 131/70
- So, 30/28 + 16/20 = 131/70
In mixed form: 161/70
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