Add 5/15 and 16/28
5/15 + 16/28 is 19/21.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 28/15 × 28 = 140/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
16/28 = 16 × 15/28 × 15 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
140/420 + 240/420 = 140 + 240/420 = 380/420 - 380/420 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 5/15 + 16/28 = 19/21
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