Add 30/28 and 3/20
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 3/20
30/28 + 3/20 is 171/140.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 21/140 = 150 + 21/140 = 171/140 - So, 30/28 + 3/20 = 171/140
In mixed form: 131/140
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