Add 28/35 and 15/18
28/35 + 15/18 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
28/35 = 28 × 18/35 × 18 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 525/630 = 504 + 525/630 = 1029/630 - 1029/630 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 28/35 + 15/18 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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