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Add 2/35 and 63/28

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 7/28

2/35 + 63/28 is 323/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/140 + 315/140 = 8 + 315/140 = 323/140
  5. So, 2/35 + 63/28 = 323/140
    In mixed form: 243/140

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