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Add 28/15 and 12/10

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 1 2/10

28/15 + 12/10 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    28/15 = 28 × 2/15 × 2 = 56/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/30 + 36/30 = 56 + 36/30 = 92/30
  5. 92/30 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 28/15 + 12/10 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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