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Add 20/28 and 14/9

1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 1 5/9

20/28 + 14/9 is 143/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/252 + 392/252 = 180 + 392/252 = 572/252
  5. 572/252 simplified gives 143/63
  6. So, 20/28 + 14/9 = 143/63
    In mixed form: 217/63

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