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Add 10/28 and 8/70

10/28 + 8/70 is 33/70.

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,
    8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/140 + 16/140 = 50 + 16/140 = 66/140
  5. 66/140 simplified gives 33/70
  6. So, 10/28 + 8/70 = 33/70

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