Add 28/6 and 10/20
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 10/20
28/6 + 10/20 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
28/6 = 28 × 10/6 × 10 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 30/60 = 280 + 30/60 = 310/60 - 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 28/6 + 10/20 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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