Add 15/6 and 4/28
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 4/28
15/6 + 4/28 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
15/6 = 15 × 14/6 × 14 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 12/84 = 210 + 12/84 = 222/84 - 222/84 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 15/6 + 4/28 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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