Add 21/28 and 9/35
21/28 + 9/35 is 141/140.
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,
21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
105/140 + 36/140 = 105 + 36/140 = 141/140 - So, 21/28 + 9/35 = 141/140
In mixed form: 11/140
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