Add 3/10 and 12/28
3/10 + 12/28 is 51/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
3/10 = 3 × 14/10 × 14 = 42/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
42/140 + 60/140 = 42 + 60/140 = 102/140 - 102/140 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 3/10 + 12/28 = 51/70
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