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Add 45/30 and 5/28

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 5/28

45/30 + 5/28 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    45/30 = 45 × 14/30 × 14 = 630/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/420 + 75/420 = 630 + 75/420 = 705/420
  5. 705/420 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 45/30 + 5/28 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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