Add 10/35 and 28/84
10/35 + 28/84 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
28/84 = 28 × 5/84 × 5 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 140/420 = 120 + 140/420 = 260/420 - 260/420 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 10/35 + 28/84 = 13/21
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