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Add 8/10 and 4/28

8/10 + 4/28 is 33/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/140 + 20/140 = 112 + 20/140 = 132/140
  5. 132/140 simplified gives 33/35
  6. So, 8/10 + 4/28 = 33/35

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