Add 35/30 and 9/28
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 9/28
35/30 + 9/28 is 125/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
490/420 + 135/420 = 490 + 135/420 = 625/420 - 625/420 simplified gives 125/84
- So, 35/30 + 9/28 = 125/84
In mixed form: 141/84
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