Add 49/28 and 10/35
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 10/35
49/28 + 10/35 is 57/28.
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,
49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 40/140 = 245 + 40/140 = 285/140 - 285/140 simplified gives 57/28
- So, 49/28 + 10/35 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28
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