Add 7/28 and 30/32
7/28 + 30/32 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
7/28 = 7 × 8/28 × 8 = 56/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
30/32 = 30 × 7/32 × 7 = 210/224 - Add the two like fractions:
56/224 + 210/224 = 56 + 210/224 = 266/224 - 266/224 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 7/28 + 30/32 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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