Add 2/28 and 18/10
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 8/10
2/28 + 18/10 is 131/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
18/10 = 18 × 14/10 × 14 = 252/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 252/140 = 10 + 252/140 = 262/140 - 262/140 simplified gives 131/70
- So, 2/28 + 18/10 = 131/70
In mixed form: 161/70
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