Add 3/35 and 28/49
3/35 + 28/49 is 23/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
3/35 = 3 × 7/35 × 7 = 21/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
28/49 = 28 × 5/49 × 5 = 140/245 - Add the two like fractions:
21/245 + 140/245 = 21 + 140/245 = 161/245 - 161/245 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 3/35 + 28/49 = 23/35
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