Add 1/28 and 20/60
1/28 + 20/60 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
1/28 = 1 × 15/28 × 15 = 15/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
15/420 + 140/420 = 15 + 140/420 = 155/420 - 155/420 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 1/28 + 20/60 = 31/84
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