Add 10/28 and 18/20
10/28 + 18/20 is 44/35.
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,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 126/140 = 50 + 126/140 = 176/140 - 176/140 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 10/28 + 18/20 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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