Add 84/3 and 28/35
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 28/35
84/3 + 28/35 is 144/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
84/3 = 84 × 35/3 × 35 = 2940/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/105 + 84/105 = 2940 + 84/105 = 3024/105 - 3024/105 simplified gives 144/5
- So, 84/3 + 28/35 = 144/5
In mixed form: 284/5
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