Add 8/28 and 2/30
8/28 + 2/30 is 37/105.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 28/420 = 120 + 28/420 = 148/420 - 148/420 simplified gives 37/105
- So, 8/28 + 2/30 = 37/105
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