Add 2/70 and 28/49
2/70 + 28/49 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
2/70 = 2 × 7/70 × 7 = 14/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
28/49 = 28 × 10/49 × 10 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
14/490 + 280/490 = 14 + 280/490 = 294/490 - 294/490 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 2/70 + 28/49 = 3/5
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