Add 49/28 and 5/35
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 5/35
49/28 + 5/35 is 53/28.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 20/140 = 245 + 20/140 = 265/140 - 265/140 simplified gives 53/28
- So, 49/28 + 5/35 = 53/28
In mixed form: 125/28
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