Add 2/28 and 50/70
2/28 + 50/70 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 100/140 = 10 + 100/140 = 110/140 - 110/140 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 2/28 + 50/70 = 11/14
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