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Add 30/28 and 2/25

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 2/25

30/28 + 2/25 is 403/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/700 + 56/700 = 750 + 56/700 = 806/700
  5. 806/700 simplified gives 403/350
  6. So, 30/28 + 2/25 = 403/350
    In mixed form: 153/350

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