Add 2/35 and 48/28
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 20/28
2/35 + 48/28 is 62/35.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Add the two like fractions:
8/140 + 240/140 = 8 + 240/140 = 248/140 - 248/140 simplified gives 62/35
- So, 2/35 + 48/28 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35
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