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Add 6/10 and 1/28

6/10 + 1/28 is 89/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    6/10 = 6 × 14/10 × 14 = 84/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/140 + 5/140 = 84 + 5/140 = 89/140
  5. So, 6/10 + 1/28 = 89/140

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