Add 5/10 and 5/28
5/10 + 5/28 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 25/140 = 70 + 25/140 = 95/140 - 95/140 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 5/10 + 5/28 = 19/28
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