Add 30/28 and 2/6, Solve 1 2/28 + 2/6 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 2/6

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 2/6

30/28 + 2/6 is 59/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 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 6 × 14 = 84,
2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84
Add the two like fractions:
90/84 + 28/84 = 90 + 28/84 = 118/84
118/84 simplified gives 59/42
So, 30/28 + 2/6 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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