Add 4/70 and 8/28
4/70 + 8/28 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
4/70 = 4 × 2/70 × 2 = 8/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
8/140 + 40/140 = 8 + 40/140 = 48/140 - 48/140 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 4/70 + 8/28 = 12/35
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