Add 20/2 and 28/72
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 28/72
20/2 + 28/72 is 187/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
20/2 = 20 × 36/2 × 36 = 720/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72 - Add the two like fractions:
720/72 + 28/72 = 720 + 28/72 = 748/72 - 748/72 simplified gives 187/18
- So, 20/2 + 28/72 = 187/18
In mixed form: 107/18
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