Add 28/21 and 1/35
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 1/35
28/21 + 1/35 is 143/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
28/21 = 28 × 5/21 × 5 = 140/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105 - Add the two like fractions:
140/105 + 3/105 = 140 + 3/105 = 143/105 - So, 28/21 + 1/35 = 143/105
In mixed form: 138/105
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