Add 30/75 and 5/28
30/75 + 5/28 is 81/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
5/28 = 5 × 75/28 × 75 = 375/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
840/2100 + 375/2100 = 840 + 375/2100 = 1215/2100 - 1215/2100 simplified gives 81/140
- So, 30/75 + 5/28 = 81/140
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