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Add 7/30 and 90/28

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 3 6/28

7/30 + 90/28 is 362/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    7/30 = 7 × 14/30 × 14 = 98/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    90/28 = 90 × 15/28 × 15 = 1350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/420 + 1350/420 = 98 + 1350/420 = 1448/420
  5. 1448/420 simplified gives 362/105
  6. So, 7/30 + 90/28 = 362/105
    In mixed form: 347/105

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