Add 5/28 and 15/18
5/28 + 15/18 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 210/252 = 45 + 210/252 = 255/252 - 255/252 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 5/28 + 15/18 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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