Add 2/10 and 10/28
2/10 + 10/28 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
2/10 = 2 × 14/10 × 14 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 50/140 = 28 + 50/140 = 78/140 - 78/140 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 2/10 + 10/28 = 39/70
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