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Add 3/10 and 10/28

3/10 + 10/28 is 23/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    3/10 = 3 × 14/10 × 14 = 42/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/140 + 50/140 = 42 + 50/140 = 92/140
  5. 92/140 simplified gives 23/35
  6. So, 3/10 + 10/28 = 23/35

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