Add 2/70 and 28/56
2/70 + 28/56 is 37/70.
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,
28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 140/280 = 8 + 140/280 = 148/280 - 148/280 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 2/70 + 28/56 = 37/70
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