Add 30/28 and 3/27, Solve 1 2/28 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 3/27

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 3/27

30/28 + 3/27 is 149/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
30/28 = 30 × 27/28 × 27 = 810/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756
Add the two like fractions:
810/756 + 84/756 = 810 + 84/756 = 894/756
894/756 simplified gives 149/126
So, 30/28 + 3/27 = 149/126
In mixed form: 123/126

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