Add 56/70 and 20/28
56/70 + 20/28 is 53/35.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 100/140 = 112 + 100/140 = 212/140 - 212/140 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 56/70 + 20/28 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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