Add 20/28 and 56/70
20/28 + 56/70 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 112/140 = 100 + 112/140 = 212/140 - 212/140 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 20/28 + 56/70 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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