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Add 28/4 and 63/15

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 4 3/15

28/4 + 63/15 is 56/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    28/4 = 28 × 15/4 × 15 = 420/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    63/15 = 63 × 4/15 × 4 = 252/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/60 + 252/60 = 420 + 252/60 = 672/60
  5. 672/60 simplified gives 56/5
  6. So, 28/4 + 63/15 = 56/5
    In mixed form: 111/5

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