Add 3/28 and 3/70
3/28 + 3/70 is 3/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Add the two like fractions:
15/140 + 6/140 = 15 + 6/140 = 21/140 - 21/140 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 3/28 + 3/70 = 3/20
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