Add 28/15 and 7/8
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 7/8
28/15 + 7/8 is 329/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
28/15 = 28 × 8/15 × 8 = 224/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
224/120 + 105/120 = 224 + 105/120 = 329/120 - So, 28/15 + 7/8 = 329/120
In mixed form: 289/120
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