Add 56/28 and 6/35
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 6/35
56/28 + 6/35 is 76/35.
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,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 24/140 = 280 + 24/140 = 304/140 - 304/140 simplified gives 76/35
- So, 56/28 + 6/35 = 76/35
In mixed form: 26/35
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