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Add 6/28 and 6/35

6/28 + 6/35 is 27/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
  4. Add the two fractions:
    30/140 + 24/140 = 30 + 24/140 = 54/140
  5. 54/140 simplified gives 27/70
  6. So, 6/28 + 6/35 = 27/70

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