Add 2/70 and 10/56
2/70 + 10/56 is 29/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 50/280 = 8 + 50/280 = 58/280 - 58/280 simplified gives 29/140
- So, 2/70 + 10/56 = 29/140
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