Add 4/28 and 15/6, Solve 4/28 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 4/28 and 15/6

1^st number: 4/28, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

4/28 + 15/6 is 37/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
15/6 = 15 × 14/6 × 14 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 210/84 = 12 + 210/84 = 222/84
222/84 simplified gives 37/14
So, 4/28 + 15/6 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14

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