Add 2/28 and 80/15, Solve 2/28 + 5 5/15 as a fraction

Add 2/28 and 80/15

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 5 5/15

2/28 + 80/15 is 227/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
80/15 = 80 × 28/15 × 28 = 2240/420
Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 2240/420 = 30 + 2240/420 = 2270/420
2270/420 simplified gives 227/42
So, 2/28 + 80/15 = 227/42
In mixed form: 517/42

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