Add 3/35 and 16/28
3/35 + 16/28 is 23/35.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
12/140 + 80/140 = 12 + 80/140 = 92/140 - 92/140 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 3/35 + 16/28 = 23/35
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