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Add 30/3 and 8/28

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 8/28

30/3 + 8/28 is 72/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    30/3 = 30 × 28/3 × 28 = 840/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/84 + 24/84 = 840 + 24/84 = 864/84
  5. 864/84 simplified gives 72/7
  6. So, 30/3 + 8/28 = 72/7
    In mixed form: 102/7

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