Add 28/35 and 5/49
28/35 + 5/49 is 221/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
28/35 = 28 × 7/35 × 7 = 196/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
5/49 = 5 × 5/49 × 5 = 25/245 - Add the two like fractions:
196/245 + 25/245 = 196 + 25/245 = 221/245 - So, 28/35 + 5/49 = 221/245
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