Add 5/30 and 8/28
5/30 + 8/28 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
5/30 = 5 × 14/30 × 14 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 120/420 = 70 + 120/420 = 190/420 - 190/420 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 5/30 + 8/28 = 19/42
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