Add 64/70 and 50/28
1st number: 64/70, 2nd number: 1 22/28
64/70 + 50/28 is 27/10.
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,
64/70 = 64 × 2/70 × 2 = 128/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Add the two like fractions:
128/140 + 250/140 = 128 + 250/140 = 378/140 - 378/140 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 64/70 + 50/28 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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