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Add 30/28 and 36/80

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 36/80

30/28 + 36/80 is 213/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    30/28 = 30 × 20/28 × 20 = 600/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/560 + 252/560 = 600 + 252/560 = 852/560
  5. 852/560 simplified gives 213/140
  6. So, 30/28 + 36/80 = 213/140
    In mixed form: 173/140

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