Add 15/3 and 45/28
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 17/28
153 + 4528 is 18528.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
153 = 15 × 283 × 28 = 42084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4528 = 45 × 328 × 3 = 13584 - Add the two like fractions:
42084 + 13584 = 420 + 13584 = 55584 - 555/84 simplified gives 18528
- So, 15/3 + 45/28 = 185/28
In mixed form: 61728
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