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Add 1/28 and 35/24

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 11/24

1/28 + 35/24 is 251/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    1/28 = 1 × 6/28 × 6 = 6/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/168 + 245/168 = 6 + 245/168 = 251/168
  5. So, 1/28 + 35/24 = 251/168
    In mixed form: 183/168

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