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Add 5/10 and 15/28

5/10 + 15/28 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/140 + 75/140 = 70 + 75/140 = 145/140
  5. 145/140 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 5/10 + 15/28 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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