Add 18/28 and 24/10
1st number: 18/28, 2nd number: 2 4/10
18/28 + 24/10 is 213/70.
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,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
24/10 = 24 × 14/10 × 14 = 336/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 336/140 = 90 + 336/140 = 426/140 - 426/140 simplified gives 213/70
- So, 18/28 + 24/10 = 213/70
In mixed form: 33/70
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