Add 2/28 and 64/35
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 29/35
2/28 + 64/35 is 19/10.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
64/35 = 64 × 4/35 × 4 = 256/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 256/140 = 10 + 256/140 = 266/140 - 266/140 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 2/28 + 64/35 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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