Add 27/28 and 4/15
27/28 + 4/15 is 517/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
4/15 = 4 × 28/15 × 28 = 112/420 - Add the two like fractions:
405/420 + 112/420 = 405 + 112/420 = 517/420 - So, 27/28 + 4/15 = 517/420
In mixed form: 197/420
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