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Add 28/15 and 36/70

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 36/70

28/15 + 36/70 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    28/15 = 28 × 14/15 × 14 = 392/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/210 + 108/210 = 392 + 108/210 = 500/210
  5. 500/210 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 28/15 + 36/70 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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