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Add 30/5 and 90/28

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 3 6/28

30/5 + 90/28 is 129/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    30/5 = 30 × 28/5 × 28 = 840/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/140 + 450/140 = 840 + 450/140 = 1290/140
  5. 1290/140 simplified gives 129/14
  6. So, 30/5 + 90/28 = 129/14
    In mixed form: 93/14

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