Add 3/10 and 24/28
3/10 + 24/28 is 81/70.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
42/140 + 120/140 = 42 + 120/140 = 162/140 - 162/140 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 3/10 + 24/28 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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