Add 5/35 and 6/28
5/35 + 6/28 is 5/14.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 30/140 = 20 + 30/140 = 50/140 - 50/140 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 5/35 + 6/28 = 5/14
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