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Add 10/28 and 5/70

10/28 + 5/70 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/140 + 10/140 = 50 + 10/140 = 60/140
  5. 60/140 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 10/28 + 5/70 = 3/7

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