Add 25/15 and 4/28
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 4/28
25/15 + 4/28 is 38/21.
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,
25/15 = 25 × 28/15 × 28 = 700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
4/28 = 4 × 15/28 × 15 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
700/420 + 60/420 = 700 + 60/420 = 760/420 - 760/420 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 25/15 + 4/28 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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