Add 28/15 and 3/4
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 3/4
28/15 + 3/4 is 157/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
28/15 = 28 × 4/15 × 4 = 112/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
112/60 + 45/60 = 112 + 45/60 = 157/60 - So, 28/15 + 3/4 = 157/60
In mixed form: 237/60
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