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Add 4/28 and 21/35

4/28 + 21/35 is 26/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/140 + 84/140 = 20 + 84/140 = 104/140
  5. 104/140 simplified gives 26/35
  6. So, 4/28 + 21/35 = 26/35

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