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Add 90/30 and 28/10

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 2 8/10

90/30 + 28/10 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    90/30 = 90 × 1/30 × 1 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    28/10 = 28 × 3/10 × 3 = 84/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 84/30 = 90 + 84/30 = 174/30
  5. 174/30 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 90/30 + 28/10 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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