Add 8/15 and 21/28
8/15 + 21/28 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/15 = 8 × 28/15 × 28 = 224/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
21/28 = 21 × 15/28 × 15 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
224/420 + 315/420 = 224 + 315/420 = 539/420 - 539/420 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 8/15 + 21/28 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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