Add 28/70 and 6/21
28/70 + 6/21 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 60/210 = 84 + 60/210 = 144/210 - 144/210 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 28/70 + 6/21 = 24/35
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