Add 14/28 and 28/15, Solve 14/28 + 1 13/15 as a fraction

Add 14/28 and 28/15

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 13/15

14/28 + 28/15 is 71/30.

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,
14/28 = 14 × 15/28 × 15 = 210/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
28/15 = 28 × 28/15 × 28 = 784/420
Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 784/420 = 210 + 784/420 = 994/420
994/420 simplified gives 71/30
So, 14/28 + 28/15 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30

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