Add 28/35 and 15/16
28/35 + 15/16 is 139/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
28/35 = 28 × 16/35 × 16 = 448/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
448/560 + 525/560 = 448 + 525/560 = 973/560 - 973/560 simplified gives 139/80
- So, 28/35 + 15/16 = 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80
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