Add 9/35 and 48/28
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 20/28
9/35 + 48/28 is 69/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Add the two like fractions:
36/140 + 240/140 = 36 + 240/140 = 276/140 - 276/140 simplified gives 69/35
- So, 9/35 + 48/28 = 69/35
In mixed form: 134/35
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