Add 30/28 and 64/35
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 1 29/35
30/28 + 64/35 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
64/35 = 64 × 4/35 × 4 = 256/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 256/140 = 150 + 256/140 = 406/140 - 406/140 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 30/28 + 64/35 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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