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