Add 2/28 and 6/20
2/28 + 6/20 is 13/35.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 42/140 = 10 + 42/140 = 52/140 - 52/140 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 2/28 + 6/20 = 13/35
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