Add 15/28 and 10/8, Solve 15/28 + 1 2/8 as a fraction

Add 15/28 and 10/8

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

15/28 + 10/8 is 25/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
15/28 = 15 × 2/28 × 2 = 30/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
10/8 = 10 × 7/8 × 7 = 70/56
Add the two like fractions:
30/56 + 70/56 = 30 + 70/56 = 100/56
100/56 simplified gives 25/14
So, 15/28 + 10/8 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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