Add 30/28 and 16/3
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 5 1/3
30/28 + 16/3 is 269/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
16/3 = 16 × 28/3 × 28 = 448/84 - Add the two like fractions:
90/84 + 448/84 = 90 + 448/84 = 538/84 - 538/84 simplified gives 269/42
- So, 30/28 + 16/3 = 269/42
In mixed form: 617/42
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