Add 4/35 and 12/28
4/35 + 12/28 is 19/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 60/140 = 16 + 60/140 = 76/140 - 76/140 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 4/35 + 12/28 = 19/35
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