Add 28/35 and 15/21
28/35 + 15/21 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105 - Add the two like fractions:
84/105 + 75/105 = 84 + 75/105 = 159/105 - 159/105 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 28/35 + 15/21 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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