Add 28/15 and 7/25
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 7/25
28/15 + 7/25 is 161/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
28/15 = 28 × 5/15 × 5 = 140/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
7/25 = 7 × 3/25 × 3 = 21/75 - Add the two like fractions:
140/75 + 21/75 = 140 + 21/75 = 161/75 - So, 28/15 + 7/25 = 161/75
In mixed form: 211/75
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