Add 70/10 and 27/28
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 27/28
70/10 + 27/28 is 223/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
70/10 = 70 × 14/10 × 14 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Add the two like fractions:
980/140 + 135/140 = 980 + 135/140 = 1115/140 - 1115/140 simplified gives 223/28
- So, 70/10 + 27/28 = 223/28
In mixed form: 727/28
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