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Add 1/2 and 15/28

1/2 + 15/28 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    1/2 = 1 × 14/2 × 14 = 14/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/28 + 15/28 = 14 + 15/28 = 29/28
  5. So, 1/2 + 15/28 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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