Add 1/28 and 18/35
1/28 + 18/35 is 11/20.
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,
18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
5/140 + 72/140 = 5 + 72/140 = 77/140 - 77/140 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 1/28 + 18/35 = 11/20
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