Add 16/15 and 2/28
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 2/28
16/15 + 2/28 is 239/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
16/15 = 16 × 28/15 × 28 = 448/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
448/420 + 30/420 = 448 + 30/420 = 478/420 - 478/420 simplified gives 239/210
- So, 16/15 + 2/28 = 239/210
In mixed form: 129/210
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