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Add 70/10 and 18/28

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 18/28

70/10 + 18/28 is 107/14.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    70/10 = 70 × 14/10 × 14 = 980/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/140 + 90/140 = 980 + 90/140 = 1070/140
  5. 1070/140 simplified gives 107/14
  6. So, 70/10 + 18/28 = 107/14
    In mixed form: 79/14

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