Add 49/70 and 10/28
49/70 + 10/28 is 37/35.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 50/140 = 98 + 50/140 = 148/140 - 148/140 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 49/70 + 10/28 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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