Add 9/28 and 1/35
9/28 + 1/35 is 7/20.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
45/140 + 4/140 = 45 + 4/140 = 49/140 - 49/140 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 9/28 + 1/35 = 7/20
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