Add 14/28 and 27/20
1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 1 7/20
14/28 + 27/20 is 37/20.
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,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 189/140 = 70 + 189/140 = 259/140 - 259/140 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 14/28 + 27/20 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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