Add 60/28 and 2/35
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 2/35
60/28 + 2/35 is 11/5.
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,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Add the two like fractions:
300/140 + 8/140 = 300 + 8/140 = 308/140 - 308/140 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 60/28 + 2/35 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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