Add 30/60 and 4/28
30/60 + 4/28 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
4/28 = 4 × 15/28 × 15 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 60/420 = 210 + 60/420 = 270/420 - 270/420 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 30/60 + 4/28 = 9/14
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