Add 10/28 and 12/60
10/28 + 12/60 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
150/420 + 84/420 = 150 + 84/420 = 234/420 - 234/420 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 10/28 + 12/60 = 39/70
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