Add 15/14 and 28/81, Solve 1 1/14 + 28/81 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 28/81

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 28/81

15/14 + 28/81 is 1607/1134.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
15/14 = 15 × 81/14 × 81 = 1215/1134
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
28/81 = 28 × 14/81 × 14 = 392/1134
Add the two like fractions:
1215/1134 + 392/1134 = 1215 + 392/1134 = 1607/1134
So, 15/14 + 28/81 = 1607/1134
In mixed form: 1473/1134

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