Add 36/28 and 10/35
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 10/35
36/28 + 10/35 is 11/7.
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,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 40/140 = 180 + 40/140 = 220/140 - 220/140 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 36/28 + 10/35 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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