Add 20/10 and 24/28
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 24/28
20/10 + 24/28 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
20/10 = 20 × 14/10 × 14 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 120/140 = 280 + 120/140 = 400/140 - 400/140 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 20/10 + 24/28 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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