Add 12/28 and 3/15
12/28 + 3/15 is 22/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
3/15 = 3 × 28/15 × 28 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 84/420 = 180 + 84/420 = 264/420 - 264/420 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 12/28 + 3/15 = 22/35
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