Add 7/70 and 60/28
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 2 4/28
7/70 + 60/28 is 157/70.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 300/140 = 14 + 300/140 = 314/140 - 314/140 simplified gives 157/70
- So, 7/70 + 60/28 = 157/70
In mixed form: 217/70
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