Add 8/28 and 4/10
8/28 + 4/10 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
4/10 = 4 × 14/10 × 14 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 56/140 = 40 + 56/140 = 96/140 - 96/140 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 8/28 + 4/10 = 24/35
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