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Add 35/5 and 21/28

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 21/28

35/5 + 21/28 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    35/5 = 35 × 28/5 × 28 = 980/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/140 + 105/140 = 980 + 105/140 = 1085/140
  5. 1085/140 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 35/5 + 21/28 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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