Add 8/10 and 24/28
8/10 + 24/28 is 58/35.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 120/140 = 112 + 120/140 = 232/140 - 232/140 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 8/10 + 24/28 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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