Add 10/28 and 20/35
10/28 + 20/35 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 80/140 = 50 + 80/140 = 130/140 - 130/140 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 10/28 + 20/35 = 13/14
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