Add 1/20 and 15/28
1/20 + 15/28 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
7/140 + 75/140 = 7 + 75/140 = 82/140 - 82/140 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 1/20 + 15/28 = 41/70
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