Add 64/28 and 18/35
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 18/35
64/28 + 18/35 is 14/5.
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,
64/28 = 64 × 5/28 × 5 = 320/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
320/140 + 72/140 = 320 + 72/140 = 392/140 - 392/140 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 64/28 + 18/35 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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