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Add 15/10 and 6/28

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 6/28

15/10 + 6/28 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    15/10 = 15 × 14/10 × 14 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 30/140 = 210 + 30/140 = 240/140
  5. 240/140 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 15/10 + 6/28 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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