Add 4/28 and 7/35
4/28 + 7/35 is 12/35.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 28/140 = 20 + 28/140 = 48/140 - 48/140 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 4/28 + 7/35 = 12/35
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