Add 7/30 and 2/28
7/30 + 2/28 is 32/105.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 14/30 × 14 = 98/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
98/420 + 30/420 = 98 + 30/420 = 128/420 - 128/420 simplified gives 32/105
- So, 7/30 + 2/28 = 32/105
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