Add 7/28 and 5/15
7/28 + 5/15 is 7/12.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 15/28 × 15 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
5/15 = 5 × 28/15 × 28 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
105/420 + 140/420 = 105 + 140/420 = 245/420 - 245/420 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 7/28 + 5/15 = 7/12
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