Add 49/15 and 2/28
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 2/28
49/15 + 2/28 is 701/210.
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,
49/15 = 49 × 28/15 × 28 = 1372/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/420 + 30/420 = 1372 + 30/420 = 1402/420 - 1402/420 simplified gives 701/210
- So, 49/15 + 2/28 = 701/210
In mixed form: 371/210
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