Add 28/35 and 54/84
28/35 + 54/84 is 101/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 270/420 = 336 + 270/420 = 606/420 - 606/420 simplified gives 101/70
- So, 28/35 + 54/84 = 101/70
In mixed form: 131/70
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