Add 3/28 and 25/15, Solve 3/28 + 1 10/15 as a fraction

Add 3/28 and 25/15

1^st number: 3/28, 2^nd number: 1 10/15

3/28 + 25/15 is 149/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
3/28 = 3 × 15/28 × 15 = 45/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
25/15 = 25 × 28/15 × 28 = 700/420
Add the two like fractions:
45/420 + 700/420 = 45 + 700/420 = 745/420
745/420 simplified gives 149/84
So, 3/28 + 25/15 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84

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