Add 30/28 and 4/5, Solve 1 2/28 + 4/5 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 4/5

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 4/5

30/28 + 4/5 is 131/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
4/5 = 4 × 28/5 × 28 = 112/140
Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 112/140 = 150 + 112/140 = 262/140
262/140 simplified gives 131/70
So, 30/28 + 4/5 = 131/70
In mixed form: 161/70

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