Add 2/28 and 54/70
2/28 + 54/70 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
54/70 = 54 × 2/70 × 2 = 108/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 108/140 = 10 + 108/140 = 118/140 - 118/140 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 2/28 + 54/70 = 59/70
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