Add 28/35 and 9/28
28/35 + 9/28 is 157/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
28/35 = 28 × 4/35 × 4 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 45/140 = 112 + 45/140 = 157/140 - So, 28/35 + 9/28 = 157/140
In mixed form: 117/140
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