Add 60/70 and 7/28
60/70 + 7/28 is 31/28.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 35/140 = 120 + 35/140 = 155/140 - 155/140 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 60/70 + 7/28 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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