Add 8/30 and 12/28
8/30 + 12/28 is 73/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/30 = 8 × 14/30 × 14 = 112/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
112/420 + 180/420 = 112 + 180/420 = 292/420 - 292/420 simplified gives 73/105
- So, 8/30 + 12/28 = 73/105
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