Add 4/35 and 15/28
4/35 + 15/28 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 75/140 = 16 + 75/140 = 91/140 - 91/140 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 4/35 + 15/28 = 13/20
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