Add 63/35 and 8/28
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 8/28
63/35 + 8/28 is 73/35.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 40/140 = 252 + 40/140 = 292/140 - 292/140 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 63/35 + 8/28 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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