Add 10/15 and 6/28
10/15 + 6/28 is 37/42.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 90/420 = 280 + 90/420 = 370/420 - 370/420 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 10/15 + 6/28 = 37/42
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