Add 30/28 and 6/35
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 6/35
30/28 + 6/35 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 24/140 = 150 + 24/140 = 174/140 - 174/140 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 30/28 + 6/35 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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