Add 63/28 and 2/15
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 2/15
63/28 + 2/15 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
63/28 = 63 × 15/28 × 15 = 945/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420 - Add the two like fractions:
945/420 + 56/420 = 945 + 56/420 = 1001/420 - 1001/420 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 63/28 + 2/15 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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