Add 8/9 and 28/30
8/9 + 28/30 is 82/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 84/90 = 80 + 84/90 = 164/90 - 164/90 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 8/9 + 28/30 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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