Add 75/30 and 6/28, Solve 2 15/30 + 6/28 as a fraction

Add 75/30 and 6/28

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 6/28

75/30 + 6/28 is 19/7.

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,
75/30 = 75 × 14/30 × 14 = 1050/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420
Add the two like fractions:
1050/420 + 90/420 = 1050 + 90/420 = 1140/420
1140/420 simplified gives 19/7
So, 75/30 + 6/28 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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