Add 2/15 and 63/28, Solve 2/15 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 2/15 and 63/28

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

2/15 + 63/28 is 143/60.

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,
63/28 = 63 × 15/28 × 15 = 945/420
Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 945/420 = 56 + 945/420 = 1001/420
1001/420 simplified gives 143/60
So, 2/15 + 63/28 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60

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