Add 7/28 and 1/20
7/28 + 1/20 is 3/10.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 7/140 = 35 + 7/140 = 42/140 - 42/140 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 7/28 + 1/20 = 3/10
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