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Add 9/15 and 28/4

1st number: 9/15, 2nd number: 7 0/4

9/15 + 28/4 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    28/4 = 28 × 15/4 × 15 = 420/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 420/60 = 36 + 420/60 = 456/60
  5. 456/60 simplified gives 38/5
  6. So, 9/15 + 28/4 = 38/5
    In mixed form: 73/5

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