Add 75/70 and 5/28
1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 5/28
75/70 + 5/28 is 5/4.
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,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 25/140 = 150 + 25/140 = 175/140 - 175/140 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 75/70 + 5/28 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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