Add 15/28 and 35/72
15/28 + 35/72 is 515/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
15/28 = 15 × 18/28 × 18 = 270/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504 - Add the two like fractions:
270/504 + 245/504 = 270 + 245/504 = 515/504 - So, 15/28 + 35/72 = 515/504
In mixed form: 111/504
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