Add 4/5 and 15/28
4/5 + 15/28 is 187/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
4/5 = 4 × 28/5 × 28 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 75/140 = 112 + 75/140 = 187/140 - So, 4/5 + 15/28 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
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