Add 15/3 and 20/28
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 20/28
15/3 + 20/28 is 40/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
15/3 = 15 × 28/3 × 28 = 420/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
420/84 + 60/84 = 420 + 60/84 = 480/84 - 480/84 simplified gives 40/7
- So, 15/3 + 20/28 = 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7
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