Add 15/10 and 25/28
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 25/28
15/10 + 25/28 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
15/10 = 15 × 14/10 × 14 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 125/140 = 210 + 125/140 = 335/140 - 335/140 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 15/10 + 25/28 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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