Add 54/70 and 10/28
54/70 + 10/28 is 79/70.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 2/70 × 2 = 108/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Add the two like fractions:
108/140 + 50/140 = 108 + 50/140 = 158/140 - 158/140 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 54/70 + 10/28 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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