Add 18/28 and 6/20
18/28 + 6/20 is 33/35.
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,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 42/140 = 90 + 42/140 = 132/140 - 132/140 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 18/28 + 6/20 = 33/35
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