Add 14/9 and 20/28
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 20/28
14/9 + 20/28 is 143/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 180/252 = 392 + 180/252 = 572/252 - 572/252 simplified gives 143/63
- So, 14/9 + 20/28 = 143/63
In mixed form: 217/63
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