Add 10/28 and 24/70
10/28 + 24/70 is 7/10.
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,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 48/140 = 50 + 48/140 = 98/140 - 98/140 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 10/28 + 24/70 = 7/10
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