Add 4/15 and 28/75
4/15 + 28/75 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
4/15 = 4 × 5/15 × 5 = 20/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
28/75 = 28 × 1/75 × 1 = 28/75 - Add the two like fractions:
20/75 + 28/75 = 20 + 28/75 = 48/75 - 48/75 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 4/15 + 28/75 = 16/25
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