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Add 7/28 and 3/10

7/28 + 3/10 is 11/20.

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,
    7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    3/10 = 3 × 14/10 × 14 = 42/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 42/140 = 35 + 42/140 = 77/140
  5. 77/140 simplified gives 11/20
  6. So, 7/28 + 3/10 = 11/20

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