Add 70/28 and 10/75
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 10/75
70/28 + 10/75 is 79/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
70/28 = 70 × 75/28 × 75 = 5250/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/2100 + 280/2100 = 5250 + 280/2100 = 5530/2100 - 5530/2100 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 70/28 + 10/75 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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