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Add 49/15 and 6/28

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 6/28

49/15 + 6/28 is 731/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    49/15 = 49 × 28/15 × 28 = 1372/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/420 + 90/420 = 1372 + 90/420 = 1462/420
  5. 1462/420 simplified gives 731/210
  6. So, 49/15 + 6/28 = 731/210
    In mixed form: 3101/210

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