Add 15/28 and 6/12
15/28 + 6/12 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
45/84 + 42/84 = 45 + 42/84 = 87/84 - 87/84 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 15/28 + 6/12 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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