Add 70/28 and 4/35
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 4/35
70/28 + 4/35 is 183/70.
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,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 16/140 = 350 + 16/140 = 366/140 - 366/140 simplified gives 183/70
- So, 70/28 + 4/35 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/28+8/35 70/56+4/35 70/28+4/70 70/28+12/35 70/84+4/35 70/28+20/35 70/28+28/35