Add 20/28 and 10/35
20/28 + 10/35 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 40/140 = 100 + 40/140 = 140/140 - 140/140 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 20/28 + 10/35 = 1/1
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