Add 7/3 and 15/28
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 15/28
7/3 + 15/28 is 241/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 45/84 = 196 + 45/84 = 241/84 - So, 7/3 + 15/28 = 241/84
In mixed form: 273/84
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