Add 15/28 and 27/25
1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 1 2/25
15/28 + 27/25 is 1131/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
27/25 = 27 × 28/25 × 28 = 756/700 - Add the two like fractions:
375/700 + 756/700 = 375 + 756/700 = 1131/700 - So, 15/28 + 27/25 = 1131/700
In mixed form: 1431/700
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