Add 28/42 and 7/10
28/42 + 7/10 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 147/210 = 140 + 147/210 = 287/210 - 287/210 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 28/42 + 7/10 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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