Add 50/15 and 1/28, Solve 3 5/15 + 1/28 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 1/28

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1/28

50/15 + 1/28 is 283/84.

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,
50/15 = 50 × 28/15 × 28 = 1400/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
1/28 = 1 × 15/28 × 15 = 15/420
Add the two like fractions:
1400/420 + 15/420 = 1400 + 15/420 = 1415/420
1415/420 simplified gives 283/84
So, 50/15 + 1/28 = 283/84
In mixed form: 331/84

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