Add 70/28 and 2/10, Solve 2 14/28 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 70/28 and 2/10

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 2/10

70/28 + 2/10 is 27/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
2/10 = 2 × 14/10 × 14 = 28/140
Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 28/140 = 350 + 28/140 = 378/140
378/140 simplified gives 27/10
So, 70/28 + 2/10 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10

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