Add 30/28 and 4/9, Solve 1 2/28 + 4/9 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 4/9

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 4/9

30/28 + 4/9 is 191/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 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 9 × 28 = 252,
4/9 = 4 × 28/9 × 28 = 112/252
Add the two like fractions:
270/252 + 112/252 = 270 + 112/252 = 382/252
382/252 simplified gives 191/126
So, 30/28 + 4/9 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126

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