Add 20/28 and 16/5
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 3 1/5
20/28 + 16/5 is 137/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
16/5 = 16 × 28/5 × 28 = 448/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 448/140 = 100 + 448/140 = 548/140 - 548/140 simplified gives 137/35
- So, 20/28 + 16/5 = 137/35
In mixed form: 332/35
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