Add 2/20 and 35/28
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 7/28
2/20 + 35/28 is 27/20.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 175/140 = 14 + 175/140 = 189/140 - 189/140 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 2/20 + 35/28 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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