Add 10/20 and 4/28
10/20 + 4/28 is 9/14.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 20/140 = 70 + 20/140 = 90/140 - 90/140 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 10/20 + 4/28 = 9/14
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