Add 2/10 and 21/28
2/10 + 21/28 is 19/20.
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,
21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 105/140 = 28 + 105/140 = 133/140 - 133/140 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 2/10 + 21/28 = 19/20
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