Add 28/50 and 7/15
28/50 + 7/15 is 77/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
7/15 = 7 × 10/15 × 10 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 70/150 = 84 + 70/150 = 154/150 - 154/150 simplified gives 77/75
- So, 28/50 + 7/15 = 77/75
In mixed form: 12/75
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