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Add 28/15 and 2/35

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 2/35

28/15 + 2/35 is 202/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    28/15 = 28 × 7/15 × 7 = 196/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/105 + 6/105 = 196 + 6/105 = 202/105
  5. So, 28/15 + 2/35 = 202/105
    In mixed form: 197/105

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