Add 1/28 and 27/20
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 7/20
1/28 + 27/20 is 97/70.
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,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Add the two like fractions:
5/140 + 189/140 = 5 + 189/140 = 194/140 - 194/140 simplified gives 97/70
- So, 1/28 + 27/20 = 97/70
In mixed form: 127/70
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