Add 6/35 and 28/70
6/35 + 28/70 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
28/70 = 28 × 1/70 × 1 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
12/70 + 28/70 = 12 + 28/70 = 40/70 - 40/70 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 6/35 + 28/70 = 4/7
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