Add 8/28 and 14/30
8/28 + 14/30 is 79/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
14/30 = 14 × 14/30 × 14 = 196/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 196/420 = 120 + 196/420 = 316/420 - 316/420 simplified gives 79/105
- So, 8/28 + 14/30 = 79/105
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