Add 7/30 and 28/4
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 7 0/4
7/30 + 28/4 is 217/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
28/4 = 28 × 15/4 × 15 = 420/60 - Add the two like fractions:
14/60 + 420/60 = 14 + 420/60 = 434/60 - 434/60 simplified gives 217/30
- So, 7/30 + 28/4 = 217/30
In mixed form: 77/30
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