Add 72/70 and 2/28
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 2/28
72/70 + 2/28 is 11/10.
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,
72/70 = 72 × 2/70 × 2 = 144/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
144/140 + 10/140 = 144 + 10/140 = 154/140 - 154/140 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 72/70 + 2/28 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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