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Add 5/28 and 40/30

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 10/30

5/28 + 40/30 is 127/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    40/30 = 40 × 14/30 × 14 = 560/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/420 + 560/420 = 75 + 560/420 = 635/420
  5. 635/420 simplified gives 127/84
  6. So, 5/28 + 40/30 = 127/84
    In mixed form: 143/84

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