Add 8/28 and 9/35
8/28 + 9/35 is 19/35.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 36/140 = 40 + 36/140 = 76/140 - 76/140 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 8/28 + 9/35 = 19/35
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