Add 2/15 and 27/28
2/15 + 27/28 is 461/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420 - Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 405/420 = 56 + 405/420 = 461/420 - So, 2/15 + 27/28 = 461/420
In mixed form: 141/420
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