Add 28/35 and 20/81
28/35 + 20/81 is 424/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
28/35 = 28 × 81/35 × 81 = 2268/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
20/81 = 20 × 35/81 × 35 = 700/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/2835 + 700/2835 = 2268 + 700/2835 = 2968/2835 - 2968/2835 simplified gives 424/405
- So, 28/35 + 20/81 = 424/405
In mixed form: 119/405
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