Add 10/35 and 12/28
10/35 + 12/28 is 5/7.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 60/140 = 40 + 60/140 = 100/140 - 100/140 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 10/35 + 12/28 = 5/7
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