Add 5/70 and 2/56
5/70 + 2/56 is 3/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 10/280 = 20 + 10/280 = 30/280 - 30/280 simplified gives 3/28
- So, 5/70 + 2/56 = 3/28
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