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Add 7/28 and 48/30

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 1 18/30

7/28 + 48/30 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    7/28 = 7 × 15/28 × 15 = 105/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    48/30 = 48 × 14/30 × 14 = 672/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/420 + 672/420 = 105 + 672/420 = 777/420
  5. 777/420 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 7/28 + 48/30 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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