Add 15/28 and 18/5
1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 3 3/5
15/28 + 18/5 is 579/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
18/5 = 18 × 28/5 × 28 = 504/140 - Add the two like fractions:
75/140 + 504/140 = 75 + 504/140 = 579/140 - So, 15/28 + 18/5 = 579/140
In mixed form: 419/140
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