Add 30/28 and 3/18, Solve 1 2/28 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 3/18

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 3/18

30/28 + 3/18 is 26/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
30/28 = 30 × 9/28 × 9 = 270/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252
Add the two like fractions:
270/252 + 42/252 = 270 + 42/252 = 312/252
312/252 simplified gives 26/21
So, 30/28 + 3/18 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21

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