Add 63/35 and 60/28
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2 4/28
63/35 + 60/28 is 138/35.
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,
63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 300/140 = 252 + 300/140 = 552/140 - 552/140 simplified gives 138/35
- So, 63/35 + 60/28 = 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35
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