Add 2/28 and 20/80
2/28 + 20/80 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
2/28 = 2 × 20/28 × 20 = 40/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 140/560 = 40 + 140/560 = 180/560 - 180/560 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 2/28 + 20/80 = 9/28
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