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Add 6/28 and 5/10

6/28 + 5/10 is 5/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/140 + 70/140 = 30 + 70/140 = 100/140
  5. 100/140 simplified gives 5/7
  6. So, 6/28 + 5/10 = 5/7

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