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Add 15/5 and 16/28

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 16/28

15/5 + 16/28 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    15/5 = 15 × 28/5 × 28 = 420/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/140 + 80/140 = 420 + 80/140 = 500/140
  5. 500/140 simplified gives 25/7
  6. So, 15/5 + 16/28 = 25/7
    In mixed form: 34/7

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