Add 8/30 and 2/28
8/30 + 2/28 is 71/210.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
112/420 + 30/420 = 112 + 30/420 = 142/420 - 142/420 simplified gives 71/210
- So, 8/30 + 2/28 = 71/210
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