Add 20/6 and 10/28
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 10/28
20/6 + 10/28 is 155/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84 - Add the two like fractions:
280/84 + 30/84 = 280 + 30/84 = 310/84 - 310/84 simplified gives 155/42
- So, 20/6 + 10/28 = 155/42
In mixed form: 329/42
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