Add 2/15 and 49/28, Solve 2/15 + 1 21/28 as a fraction

Add 2/15 and 49/28

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 1 21/28

2/15 + 49/28 is 113/60.

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,
49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420
Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 735/420 = 56 + 735/420 = 791/420
791/420 simplified gives 113/60
So, 2/15 + 49/28 = 113/60
In mixed form: 153/60

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