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Add 30/28 and 8/3

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

30/28 + 8/3 is 157/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/84 + 224/84 = 90 + 224/84 = 314/84
  5. 314/84 simplified gives 157/42
  6. So, 30/28 + 8/3 = 157/42
    In mixed form: 331/42

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