Add 28/60 and 15/16
28/60 + 15/16 is 337/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
15/16 = 15 × 15/16 × 15 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 225/240 = 112 + 225/240 = 337/240 - So, 28/60 + 15/16 = 337/240
In mixed form: 197/240
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