Add 15/28 and 1/21
15/28 + 1/21 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84 - Add the two like fractions:
45/84 + 4/84 = 45 + 4/84 = 49/84 - 49/84 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 15/28 + 1/21 = 7/12
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