Add 56/30 and 28/42, Solve 1 26/30 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 56/30 and 28/42

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 28/42

56/30 + 28/42 is 38/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210
Add the two like fractions:
392/210 + 140/210 = 392 + 140/210 = 532/210
532/210 simplified gives 38/15
So, 56/30 + 28/42 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15

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