Add 6/28 and 35/30, Solve 6/28 + 1 5/30 as a fraction

Add 6/28 and 35/30

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

6/28 + 35/30 is 29/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420
Add the two like fractions:
90/420 + 490/420 = 90 + 490/420 = 580/420
580/420 simplified gives 29/21
So, 6/28 + 35/30 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21

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