Add 28/70 and 24/64
28/70 + 24/64 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
28/70 = 28 × 32/70 × 32 = 896/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
24/64 = 24 × 35/64 × 35 = 840/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
896/2240 + 840/2240 = 896 + 840/2240 = 1736/2240 - 1736/2240 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 28/70 + 24/64 = 31/40
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