Add 4/28 and 2/5
4/28 + 2/5 is 19/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
2/5 = 2 × 28/5 × 28 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 56/140 = 20 + 56/140 = 76/140 - 76/140 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 4/28 + 2/5 = 19/35
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