Add 30/6 and 24/28, Solve 5 0/6 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 24/28

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 24/28

30/6 + 24/28 is 41/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
30/6 = 30 × 14/6 × 14 = 420/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
Add the two like fractions:
420/84 + 72/84 = 420 + 72/84 = 492/84
492/84 simplified gives 41/7
So, 30/6 + 24/28 = 41/7
In mixed form: 56/7

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