Add 14/28 and 28/10
1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 2 8/10
14/28 + 28/10 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
28/10 = 28 × 14/10 × 14 = 392/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 392/140 = 70 + 392/140 = 462/140 - 462/140 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 14/28 + 28/10 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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