Add 18/20 and 6/28
18/20 + 6/28 is 39/35.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
126/140 + 30/140 = 126 + 30/140 = 156/140 - 156/140 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 18/20 + 6/28 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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