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Add 3/35 and 28/40

3/35 + 28/40 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/280 + 196/280 = 24 + 196/280 = 220/280
  5. 220/280 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 3/35 + 28/40 = 11/14

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