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Add 7/35 and 1/28

7/35 + 1/28 is 33/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/140 + 5/140 = 28 + 5/140 = 33/140
  5. So, 7/35 + 1/28 = 33/140

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