Add 1/28 and 56/70
1/28 + 56/70 is 117/140.
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,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
5/140 + 112/140 = 5 + 112/140 = 117/140 - So, 1/28 + 56/70 = 117/140
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