Add 3/4 and 28/70
3/4 + 28/70 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
28/70 = 28 × 2/70 × 2 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
105/140 + 56/140 = 105 + 56/140 = 161/140 - 161/140 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 3/4 + 28/70 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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