Add 28/70 and 12/14
28/70 + 12/14 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
28/70 = 28 × 1/70 × 1 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 60/70 = 28 + 60/70 = 88/70 - 88/70 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 28/70 + 12/14 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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