Add 28/35 and 32/60
28/35 + 32/60 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
28/35 = 28 × 12/35 × 12 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
32/60 = 32 × 7/60 × 7 = 224/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 224/420 = 336 + 224/420 = 560/420 - 560/420 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 28/35 + 32/60 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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