Add 28/6 and 72/35
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 2 2/35
28/6 + 72/35 is 706/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210 - Add the two like fractions:
980/210 + 432/210 = 980 + 432/210 = 1412/210 - 1412/210 simplified gives 706/105
- So, 28/6 + 72/35 = 706/105
In mixed form: 676/105
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