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Add 15/6 and 12/28

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 12/28

15/6 + 12/28 is 41/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    15/6 = 15 × 14/6 × 14 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 36/84 = 210 + 36/84 = 246/84
  5. 246/84 simplified gives 41/14
  6. So, 15/6 + 12/28 = 41/14
    In mixed form: 213/14

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