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Add 7/15 and 24/28

7/15 + 24/28 is 139/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    7/15 = 7 × 28/15 × 28 = 196/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/420 + 360/420 = 196 + 360/420 = 556/420
  5. 556/420 simplified gives 139/105
  6. So, 7/15 + 24/28 = 139/105
    In mixed form: 134/105

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