Add 5/15 and 9/28
5/15 + 9/28 is 55/84.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
140/420 + 135/420 = 140 + 135/420 = 275/420 - 275/420 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 5/15 + 9/28 = 55/84
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