Add 2/15 and 8/28
2/15 + 8/28 is 44/105.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 120/420 = 56 + 120/420 = 176/420 - 176/420 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 2/15 + 8/28 = 44/105
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