Add 4/15 and 24/28
4/15 + 24/28 is 118/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
4/15 = 4 × 28/15 × 28 = 112/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
112/420 + 360/420 = 112 + 360/420 = 472/420 - 472/420 simplified gives 118/105
- So, 4/15 + 24/28 = 118/105
In mixed form: 113/105
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