Add 3/28 and 15/10
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 1 5/10
3/28 + 15/10 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
15/10 = 15 × 14/10 × 14 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
15/140 + 210/140 = 15 + 210/140 = 225/140 - 225/140 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 3/28 + 15/10 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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