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Add 10/28 and 56/70

10/28 + 56/70 is 81/70.

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,
    56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/140 + 112/140 = 50 + 112/140 = 162/140
  5. 162/140 simplified gives 81/70
  6. So, 10/28 + 56/70 = 81/70
    In mixed form: 111/70

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