Add 2/28 and 18/20
2/28 + 18/20 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 126/140 = 10 + 126/140 = 136/140 - 136/140 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 2/28 + 18/20 = 34/35
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