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Add 49/28 and 27/15

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 1 12/15

49/28 + 27/15 is 71/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    27/15 = 27 × 28/15 × 28 = 756/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/420 + 756/420 = 735 + 756/420 = 1491/420
  5. 1491/420 simplified gives 71/20
  6. So, 49/28 + 27/15 = 71/20
    In mixed form: 311/20

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