Add 56/28 and 12/70
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 12/70
56/28 + 12/70 is 76/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 24/140 = 280 + 24/140 = 304/140 - 304/140 simplified gives 76/35
- So, 56/28 + 12/70 = 76/35
In mixed form: 26/35
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