Add 2/28 and 7/35
2/28 + 7/35 is 19/70.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 28/140 = 10 + 28/140 = 38/140 - 38/140 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 2/28 + 7/35 = 19/70
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