Add 20/35 and 15/28
20/35 + 15/28 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 75/140 = 80 + 75/140 = 155/140 - 155/140 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 20/35 + 15/28 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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