Add 4/28 and 32/70
4/28 + 32/70 is 3/5.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
32/70 = 32 × 2/70 × 2 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 64/140 = 20 + 64/140 = 84/140 - 84/140 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 4/28 + 32/70 = 3/5
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