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Add 90/5 and 30/28

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/28

90/5 + 30/28 is 267/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    90/5 = 90 × 28/5 × 28 = 2520/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/140 + 150/140 = 2520 + 150/140 = 2670/140
  5. 2670/140 simplified gives 267/14
  6. So, 90/5 + 30/28 = 267/14
    In mixed form: 191/14

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