Add 10/12 and 28/15, Solve 10/12 + 1 13/15 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 28/15

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/15

10/12 + 28/15 is 27/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
28/15 = 28 × 4/15 × 4 = 112/60
Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 112/60 = 50 + 112/60 = 162/60
162/60 simplified gives 27/10
So, 10/12 + 28/15 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10

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