Add 20/48 and 10/28
20/48 + 10/28 is 65/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
10/28 = 10 × 12/28 × 12 = 120/336 - Add the two like fractions:
140/336 + 120/336 = 140 + 120/336 = 260/336 - 260/336 simplified gives 65/84
- So, 20/48 + 10/28 = 65/84
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