Add 5/28 and 10/24
5/28 + 10/24 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
5/28 = 5 × 6/28 × 6 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 70/168 = 30 + 70/168 = 100/168 - 100/168 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 5/28 + 10/24 = 25/42
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