Add 10/28 and 6/8
10/28 + 6/8 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
10/28 = 10 × 2/28 × 2 = 20/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
20/56 + 42/56 = 20 + 42/56 = 62/56 - 62/56 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 10/28 + 6/8 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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