Add 15/21 and 8/28
15/21 + 8/28 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 24/84 = 60 + 24/84 = 84/84 - 84/84 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 15/21 + 8/28 = 1/1
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