Add 2/15 and 18/28
2/15 + 18/28 is 163/210.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
18/28 = 18 × 15/28 × 15 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 270/420 = 56 + 270/420 = 326/420 - 326/420 simplified gives 163/210
- So, 2/15 + 18/28 = 163/210
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