Add 84/28 and 1/35
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 1/35
84/28 + 1/35 is 106/35.
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,
84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 4/140 = 420 + 4/140 = 424/140 - 424/140 simplified gives 106/35
- So, 84/28 + 1/35 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35
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