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Add 30/8 and 20/28

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 20/28

30/8 + 20/28 is 125/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    30/8 = 30 × 7/8 × 7 = 210/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    20/28 = 20 × 2/28 × 2 = 40/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/56 + 40/56 = 210 + 40/56 = 250/56
  5. 250/56 simplified gives 125/28
  6. So, 30/8 + 20/28 = 125/28
    In mixed form: 413/28

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