Add 30/35 and 30/28
1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 2/28
30/35 + 30/28 is 27/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 150/140 = 120 + 150/140 = 270/140 - 270/140 simplified gives 27/14
- So, 30/35 + 30/28 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14
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