Add 35/28 and 9/35
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 9/35
35/28 + 9/35 is 211/140.
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,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
175/140 + 36/140 = 175 + 36/140 = 211/140 - So, 35/28 + 9/35 = 211/140
In mixed form: 171/140
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