Add 20/28 and 12/20
20/28 + 12/20 is 46/35.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 84/140 = 100 + 84/140 = 184/140 - 184/140 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 20/28 + 12/20 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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