Add 6/30 and 8/28
6/30 + 8/28 is 17/35.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 14/30 × 14 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 120/420 = 84 + 120/420 = 204/420 - 204/420 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 6/30 + 8/28 = 17/35
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