Add 1/28 and 48/35
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 13/35
1/28 + 48/35 is 197/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140 - Add the two like fractions:
5/140 + 192/140 = 5 + 192/140 = 197/140 - So, 1/28 + 48/35 = 197/140
In mixed form: 157/140
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