Add 15/5 and 28/49, Solve 3 0/5 + 28/49 as a fraction

Add 15/5 and 28/49

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 28/49

15/5 + 28/49 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
15/5 = 15 × 49/5 × 49 = 735/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
28/49 = 28 × 5/49 × 5 = 140/245
Add the two like fractions:
735/245 + 140/245 = 735 + 140/245 = 875/245
875/245 simplified gives 25/7
So, 15/5 + 28/49 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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